Surabaya, East Java, Dec. 5 -- Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali said the commemoration of the Indonesian Fleet Day 2025 serves as a reminder for marines to strengthen solidarity and readiness in facing maritime challenges and humanitarian duties.

"This Fleet Day reminds us that hardship in one area is hardship for all of us," Ali said after leading the 2025 Fleet Day ceremony at Madura Pier, Fleet Command II, here on Friday.

He explained that the Navy has deployed 13 warships, including a hospital ship, expected to remain longer in disaster-affected areas in Aceh and Sumatra to provide medical services.

Aerial assets, such as Cassa aircraft and helicopters, were also deployed to reach isolated areas inaccessible by land.

"The...