Indian Navy ship docks in Bali

[sasi]

Indian Navy ship docks in Bali

Jakarta: An Indian Navy sail training ship, which is on an expedition to retrace the route along monsoon winds, arrived in Bali on Saturday, with its captain hoping that itsemotional connect would help in enhancing people to people connectivity between India and Indonesia.
INS Sudarshini arrived at PortBenoa in Denpasar.
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The sail ship, which set out on a historic voyage from Kochi on September 15, is on a voyage to ASEAN ports to retrace the route along monsoon winds and strengthen the trade, cultural and maritime linkages with thisregion, said a communiqu¨¦.
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Bali is the vessel's second port of call in Indonesia.
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INS Sudarshini earlier visited Padang from October 12-15. Bali has strong historical and cultural links with India and several similarities in culture and traditions are visible in Balinese society.
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An enthusiastic crowd comprising school children, Indonesian Navy and armed forces, Balinese community, members of the Committee of World Hindu Summit and people from other walks of lifegathered at Port Benoa to welcome INS Sudarshini.
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The ship's captain, Commander N Shyamsunder, said that he and his crew have been overwhelmed by the tremendous response that it has generated in its short stay in Indonesia especially from young Indonesians and hoped that the emotional connect made here would helpin enhancing people to people connectivity between India and Indonesia.
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AS Takhi, the consul general of India in Bali, said that it was a historic moment for the people of India and Indonesia and the goodwill generated byINS Sudarshini would reinforce the existing warm and friendly ties enjoyed by both countries.
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He said that he was particularly glad that the two Indonesian cadets on board the INS Sudarshini benefitted from this experience.
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He also stated that the Consulate General of India started operating in Bali only since January this year, and the arrival of the ship would help in its efforts to deepen the people-to-people contacts.
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The ship will travel to Manadoin North Sulawesi on October 31.
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[Tshering22]

Well, our sailors could do with a good time, relaxing in the semi-tropical serenity of Bali, bathing in the fresh waters there and having some relaxation time.

They deserve it.

 

[chairborne ranger]

in malay...ie. the language used in bali ,thank you goes like 'teri maa ka sih'
its caused some misunderstandings i can tell u

milk is 'susu'

 

[Tshering22]

in malay...ie. the language used in bali ,thank you goes like 'teri maa ka sih'
its caused some misunderstandings i can tell u

milk is 'susu'

They speak Bahasa man.. not Malay. Malay is spoken in Brunei and Malaysia.

 

[acetophenol]

Indian navy on a port calling spree? Good,shows our capability to operate beyond our shores!

 

[Sashan]

Indian navy on a port calling spree? Good,shows our capability to operate beyond our shores!

Nothing surprising. This has been going on for ages. My father in law who was a naval officer had travelled to many countries back in 1970s,80s as part of the port calls.

 

[sasi]

Sudarshini tracing the historical route linking India and Bali | The Jakarta Post
The Indian Navy ship, INS Sudarshini, is currently embarking on a five-day goodwill visit to Bali as part of its mission to trace the historical route of Indian sailors of olden days to mark the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN-India dialogue partnership.
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A Balinese Sekar Jagat dance and okokan bamboo musical instrument performance warmly greeted the ship's commander N. Shyamsunder, who was accompanied by seven officers, 32 sailors and 34 cadets.
Numerous Hindu religious leaders from the World Hindu Summit committee, chief of the naval base in Bali Col. I Wayan Suarjaya, India's Consulate General in Bali Amarjeet Singh Takhi, and other officials also attended the welcoming event on Saturday morning.
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Before docking at Benoa harbor, Sudarshini sailed from the naval base at Kochi,India, leaving on Sept. 15, and called in to Padang, West Sumatra.
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During the course ofthe 12,000 mile expedition, Sudarshini is scheduled to visit 13 major ports in nine countries in Southeast Asia, including Padang, Bali, Manado (Indonesia), Port Muara (Brunei Darussalam), Cebu, Manila (the Philippines),Da Nang (Vietnam), Sihanoukville (Cambodia), Bangkok (Thailand), Singapore, Port Klang (Malaysia), Phuket (Thailand),and Sittwe (Myanmar).
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"This is an old traditional route that was followed by Indian sailors more than 5,000 years ago. We are following the same route, we are trying to complete the traditional road," said Shyamsunder.
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"Five thousand years ago, Indian sailors explored this ancient sea route to trade and also to spread their culture, ideology, goals, people and even their religion. We are just part of it," he said.
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Shyamsunder added that two Indonesian Navy officers had been involved in the voyage from Padang to Bali.
"We have had a wonderful time with them," he added.
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India's consulate general Takhi said that the Sudarshini's visit was a historic moment for Indians and the Balinese community. "It reminds us of the civilization linking India with Southeast Asia, Indonesia in general and Bali in particular. We can see the impact of Indian influence here on Balinese life," Takhi said.
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"I am very grateful to have the Balinese community, as well members of the World Hindu Summit Committee, gather here to welcome the commander and the ship," Takhi added.
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The arrival of the ship, Takhisaid, also reminded Balinese people of the Bali Yatra, the glorious maritime tradition of transoceanic voyages traders undertook from India to Southeast Asian countries,including Bali.
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The term Bali Yatra in itself refers to the "journey to Bali" - the favored destination of traders of yesteryear.
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Bali, Java, Sumatra and Sri Lanka may be dream destinations for the Orissa people in India today, but the historic Bali Yatra celebrates the journey that rolled on for years, binding both land and cultures in the process.
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While the ship is in Bali, several events will be held, including the India-ASEAN Business Seminar for Progress and Prosperity on Oct. 29 at Bank Indonesia regional office in Denpasar. "We are trying to deepen the economic and investment relations between Bali and India, because there are so many things where we can work together for progress and the prosperity of our two people," Takhi added.
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An academic seminar on India and Indonesia will be held on Oct. 30 at Udayana University to share history and culture, and provide opportunities for deepening people-to-people contact. "In the academic seminar at Udayana University, we are going to look at our close historical cultural relations to identify the opportunities in any area in which we can work together in future to deepen the relationship," Takhi added.
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A performance of Indian classical dances will be staged at the Arma Museum inUbud on Oct. 30. The ship's crew are also scheduled to visit Besakih temple, Kintamani, and other destinations around Bali.
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"Bali is very close to our hearts, to Indians. In fact, all of Indonesia is very close to our hearts, Bali in particular. And there are so many similarities between India and Bali. We share traditions, we share dances, and many other things," Takhi said.
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[kish]

Its not as easy as you think . . . Ship roll and pitch heavy even in zero sea state . . .
Very hard work required to keep ship running and ship shape . .
32 cadet not 34 . . Two were indonesian navy officer . . . And yes indonesian girl love shaharukh . . .
Belive me you can not stand on ship for one day . . .

 

[MilSpec]

ohhh... bali... reminds me of the good times... can't wait to go back

 

[joekrish]

Heard a lot about Bali, had a few chances to visit but........

 

[IND151]

Is our ship there for exercize? which port will be its next stop.?ab BTW in Bali, 1 INR= 236 bali rupee. .ddgh

 

[sasi]

Is our ship there for exercize? which port will be its next stop.?ab BTW in Bali, 1 INR= 236 bali rupee. .ddgh

An Indian Navy sail training ship, which is on an expedition to retrace the route along monsoon winds,and strengthen the trade, cultural and maritime linkages with this region.
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The ship will travel to Manadoin North Sulawesi on October 31.