Ex-United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) ‘Sherman& taken over by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) from the US government, arrived at the port of Colombo today (12th May).The vessel acquired by the Sri Lanka Navy from the US government in a bid to increase the operational capability of the island sea arm, arrived at the port of Colombo around 10.00 a.m.
this morning.
Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the newly arrived platform in compliance with naval traditions on the harbour premises.
The ship is commanded by Captain (ND) Rohitha Abeysinghe and its crew is comprised of 22 officers and 111 sailors.