Indonesian Navy Training Ship "Bima Suci" Third Visit to Shanghai
On the morning of May 25
as a symbolic vessel for the Indonesian Navy's external exchanges
the Indonesian Navy's training ship "Bima Suci"
slowly arrived at a military port in Shanghai
to begin a four-day friendly visit
This is the third visit of the ship to Shanghai
and the fourth visit of Indonesian Navy vessels to Shanghai
▲ The Indonesian Navy's training ship "Bima Suci" slowly enters a military port in Shanghai. Photo by Lü Xianzhe
▲ The Indonesian Navy's training ship "Bima Suci" slowly enters a military port in Shanghai under the escort of the Chinese Navy's Tai'an ship. Photo by Sun Wei
At around 1 PM
the Indonesian Navy's training ship "Bima Suci"
docked under the guidance of the Chinese Navy's Tai'an ship
On the dock
Chinese naval officers and soldiers were lined up neatly
with welcome banners raised on site
playing the "Welcome March"
to warmly welcome the Indonesian Navy friends who came across the sea
▲ Our naval officers and soldiers lined up to welcome. Photo by Lü Xianzhe
▲ Our officers and soldiers played the "Welcome March". Photo by Lü Xianzhe
During the visit
the navies of China and Indonesia will carry out a series of exchange activities
including a deck reception
mutual visits to vessels, basketball friendly matches, and more
The Indonesian Navy's training ship "Bima Suci"
along with its military band will also perform
marching performances at the Bund
In addition
Indonesian Navy representatives will visit Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden
Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street
and the Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower among other city landmarks
to experience the urban charm and rich cultural heritage of Shanghai up close
▲ Our officers and soldiers warmly welcomed the guests from afar. Photo by Lü Xianzhe
▲ The crew of the Indonesian "Bima Suci" training ship warmly responded to our officers and soldiers. Photo by Lü Xianzhe
The Indonesian Navy's training ship "Bima Suci"
is 111.2 meters long, 13.65 meters wide
with a standard displacement of 2,346 tons
and has 26 sails
capable of excellent ocean navigation
The ship previously made friendly visits to Shanghai in September 2019 and September 2024
As one of the foreign military vessels that have visited Shanghai multiple times
this visit aims to further enhance the friendship between the two navies
deepen practical exchanges and cooperation between the officers and soldiers of both sides
and inject new vitality into the friendly exchanges between the two navies
Authors: Ni Zhiyuan, Sun Wei, Deng Zhaolan, Lü Xianzhe, Chen Zhihuan, Wang Yinghao, Xu Qingyun, Liu Minglin, Zuo Feng, Shi Qiaoyu, Fang Haozhen, Quan Aijin
The Indonesian Navy training ship 'Bima Suci' arrived in Shanghai on May 25 for a four-day friendly visit, marking its third visit to the city. During the visit, the Indonesian and Chinese navies will engage in various exchange activities, including a deck reception and friendly basketball matches. The visit aims to strengthen the friendship and practical cooperation between the two navies.
- The 'Bima Suci' training ship is on its third visit to Shanghai.
- The visit lasts for four days and includes various exchange activities.
- The ship is 111.2 meters long and has a standard displacement of 2346 tons.
- The Indonesian Navy aims to enhance friendship and cooperation with the Chinese Navy through this visit.