“So far, many people think that Europeans, including the Vikings who are the ancestors of the Scandinavian nation, are great sailors and explorers of the world, but it turns out that Indonesia is also a maritime nation that deserves to be respected, salute,” she said.
The series of competitions “The Tall Ships Races 2023” began in the city of Den Helder, the Netherlands, on June 29 – July 2, 2023, KRI Bima Suci managed to bring home trophies in the categories “The Most Spectacular Arrival”, “Vesel Farthest from Home Port”, “The Best Crew Parade”, and “Runner Up Sports Activities”.
Furthermore, the competition on July 6 – July 9, 2023 in Hartlepool, England, KRI Bima Suci won the trophy “The Most Spectacular Arrival”.
For the competition held on July 15-18, 2023 in Fredrikstad, Norway, KRI Bima Suci won the category “The Best Dressed Ship in Fredrikstad”.
KRI Bima Suci also won trophies at the July 26 – July 29, 2023 competition in Lerwick, England, namely “The Farthest Vessel from Homeport”, and “The Tallest Vessel in Tall Ship Race Lerwick”.