Jakarta, Nov. 5 -- Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) has partnered with several countries, including the United States and Vietnam for a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training program held at the Bakamla Maritime Training Center in Batam, Riau Islands, on Tuesday.

In an official press release received in Jakarta, Wednesday, Bakamla explained that the exercise aims to enhance the capabilities of coast guard personnel while strengthening bilateral relations between the participating countries.

"It is also supported by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (US-INL)," said Colonel Agus Sriyanto, Head of Bakamla's Batam Base.

Sriyanto added that it is expected to ...