The vessels BUNGO and ETAJIMA of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) have reached the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit this morning (April 01).
The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with marine traditions, Sri Lanka Navy stated in a statement.The 141m long JMSDF BUNGO is an Uraga-Class Minesweeper Tender commanded by Commander Tanaka Koji and the ship is manned by a crew of 125, the declaration added.Meanwhile, JMSDF ETAJIMA, a 65-meter-long Minesweeper, is under the command of Commander Oda Takayuki and operates with a crew of 54 personnel.During the stay in the island, team members of the ships will explore some traveler destinations within the city of Colombo, the SLN added.The ships are arranged to set sail from Colombo on April 04, according to Sri Lanka Navy.