The Chinese survey vessel, Haiyang Dizhi Shihao 10, Exclusive Economic Zone in the North Natuna
is free to operate in the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone in the North Natuna Sea, Riau Islands. Starting Tuesday (5/10/2021), the ship is moving again on the same trajectory that it passed a month ago. A researcher from the Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative (IOJI), Imam Prakoso explained, the same trajectory of Haiyang Dizhi 10 as before is an indication The ship is currently conducting a marine survey in the North Natuna Sea. It should be noted that since re-entering Indonesian waters on October 4, Haiyang Dizhi 10 has always been escorted by a Chinese coast guard vessel, CCG 6305. it shows they are recording all their activities. That is one of the strong pieces of evidence that Haiyang Dizhi 10 researched the North Natuna Sea," said Imam, quoted from Kompas.id, Saturday (9/10/2021). Operated since August 30, Previously, from the automatic identification device (AIS) signal, the Haiyang Dizhi 10 was observed operating in the North Natuna Sea since at least August 30, 2021. On September 2-27 2021, the ship was observed moving in a very tight zigzag trajectory around the D-Alpha oil and gas exploration block. Then on September 29, Haiyang Dizhi 10 had time to leave the North Natuna Sea and headed for the Chinese coast guard base in the Fiery Cross Reef, South China Sea. The Imam suspected that the ship was docked at Fiery Cross to refill supplies. Judging from the previous operation, the ship needed restocking every month. Haiyang Dizhi 10 Ship Haiyang Dizhi 10 is a survey ship equipped with various equipment for taking and researching samples of living things, sediments, and images from under the sea. In addition, this ship also has seismic wave detection equipment to map the contours of the seabed. Indonesia responds to the presence and activities of Chinese ships in the North Natuna Sea through a diplomatic communication mechanism with Beijing. He emphasized that every foreign ship is not allowed to carry out activities that can disrupt the security and sovereignty of Indonesia.
A spokesman for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Teuku Faizasyah, Tuesday (5/10/2021), said the North Natuna Sea is the waters of the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The presence and activities of foreign ships there will be responded to through diplomatic channels by referring to international law. The Chinese survey ship, Haiyang Dizhi Shihao 10, is again moving on the same trajectory as it passed one month ago in the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone in the North Natuna Sea. The Indonesian National Navy (TNI AL) is on alert regarding reports of 6 Chinese ships in the North Natuna Sea since Monday (13/9/2021). Several videos taken by fishermen show that six Chinese vessels are in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Indonesia, at coordinates 6,17237 north latitude and 109,01578 east longitude. Based on article 9 of Law Number 34 of 2004 concerning the TNI, the task of the marine dimension of the TNI in the field of defense is to enforce the law and maintain security in the marine area of national jurisdiction following the provisions of national law and ratified international law. "Referring to the law, the Indonesian Navy, in this case, Koarmada I, carries out the task of securing the waters of the North Natuna Sea. In securing the North Natuna Sea, it is required that the presence of the KRI is always present 1 X 24 hours in the area," said the Commander of the Fleet Command (Pangkoarmada) I., Rear Admiral TNI Arsyad Abdullah, SE, MAP, from information received on Friday (17/9/2021). Indonesian Navy ships deployed To secure the North Natuna Sea, the Indonesian Navy deployed 5 Republic of Indonesia Warships (KRI). The KRIs operate alternately. There are at least 3 or 4 KRIs at sea while others carry out re-stocking, so they can monitor ships that may enter Indonesian waters. Get information, inspiration, and insights in your email. Register an email "That the attitude of the Navy in the North Natuna Sea is very firm in protecting national interests in the jurisdiction of Indonesia following the provisions of national law and international law that have been ratified so that there is no tolerance for various forms of violations in the North Natuna Sea," said Arsyad. Arsyad and his troops will be in Natuna conducting air patrols to directly confirm KRI patrols in the North Natuna Sea Read also: Today in History: Terrorist Noordin M Top Kills in Solo Fishermen are afraid Several fishermen in the Riau Islands are afraid to see six Chinese boats pacing back and forth in Natuna North Natuna Sea since Monday (13/9/2021) Of the 6 Chinese vessels monitored, the one that is most clearly visible is the destroyer Kunming-172.