Java - Bali Naval Operation Monument is located in Cekik, District Melaya, Jembrana regency, Bali. This monument built to commemorate the services of marine officers who have made the first sea battle in the history of the Republic of Indonesia on April 4, 1946.
The operation was located in Bali Strait and was conducted from April to July 1946. Below are the effects of the operation:
- Delay of the Dutch attack to main part of Indonesia;
- Reducing the pressure on the battle fronts in Surabaya;
- Enable port of Banyuwangi to be used to export rice to India as part of Indonesian diplomacy.
Java - Bali Naval Operation Monument was built on a large area, surrounded by West Bali National Park are. An anchor statue was built on the top of the monument, and we can reach the top of monument by using the small passage on the monument. The name of the commanding figure in the operation can be found behind the monument.

