INS AIRAVAT REACHES JAKARTA WITH COVID RELIEF SUPPLIES TO INDONESIA
Indian Naval Ship Airavat arrived at the Port of Jakarta, Indonesia on 24 Jul 2021,
Carrying essential COVID-19 relief supplies. The ship has brought five Cryogenic containers
containing 100 MT of Liquid Oxygen and 300 Concentraters to support Indonesia in its fight
against the ongoing pandemic.
INS Airavat is a Landing Ship Tank (Large) type of ship with a primary role to carry
out amphibious operations and is capable of carrying multiple tanks, amphibious vehicles
and other military cargo. The ship is also deployed for HADR relief operations and has been
a part of various relief efforts across the Indian Ocean Region.
India and Indonesia enjoy close cultural and commercial ties. Both countries have
been working together in the maritime domain towards a safer Indo-Pacific. The navies
regularly carry out joint naval exercises in the form of bilateral exercises and coordinated
patrols.
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