Indian and Canadian naval ships arrive at Colombo Port

An Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Sumedha’ arrived at the Colombo harbour on a three day official visit today (21). 

On her arrival, the Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval customs, Sri Lanka Navy said.

During the stay of INS ‘Sumedha’, its crew is scheduled to take part in an array of programmes including; training exercises, display of cultural performances and friendly sporting events organized by their Sri Lankan counterpart. 

Besides, the Commanding Officer of the visiting ship together with a group of Indian naval officers, is expected to call on the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Rear Admiral Niraja Attygalle at the Western Naval Command Head Quarters.

Meanwhile the Canadian Naval Ship, ‘HMCS Winnipeg - FFH 338’ also arrived at the Port of Colombo for a training and goodwill visit yesterday (20). 

During the ship’s stay in Sri Lanka, its crew is expected to take part in a wide range of activities including passage exercises, on-board receptions and several sporting events organized by the Sri Lanka Navy. The ship is scheduled to leave from the Port of Colombo on May 25, according to SLN media unit.

Sri Lanka Navy said that in 2016, fifty seven (57) ships and thus far in 2017 twenty (20) ships belonging to the foreign navies and coast guards had made similar ports of call in Sri Lanka.