Sail Bunaken 2009 in Indonesia

64th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence from the Dutch was celebrated on August 17. As part of the celebrations, Sail Bunaken 2009, was held at Bitung and Manado City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia from August 12 to 20.

http://www.marinebuzz.com/2009/08/20/sail-bunaken-2009-of-indonesia/

http://thetension.blogspot.com/2009/08/combat-camera-aboard-uss-george.html

Number of warships from different countries in the event:

- USA (5): aircraft carrier George Washington (CVN 73), guided missile cruiser Cowpens (CG 63), guided missile destroyers Fitzgerald (DDG 62), Mustin (DDG 89), McCampbell (DDG 85)
- Japan (3): JDS Kashima, JDS Shimayuki, JDS Yuugiri
- South Korea (2): ROKS Choi Young DDH, Dae Cheong
- Malaysia (2): KD Kedah, KD Tunas Samudera
- Singapore (2): RSS Tenacious, RSS Darling
- Thailand (2): Phuttaloetia Naphalai, Rattanakosin
- India (2): INS Khukri, INS Airavat

The other countries including China (DDG Guangzhou) send one. US Navy proves itself still the unchallengeable naval power in the region.