USS ‘Lake Erie’ at Colombo Port to support relief efforts

A guided-missile cruiser of the United States Navy, USS ‘Lake Erie’ arrived at the Colombo Port on a post relief mission yesterday.The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions.During its 14 day visit in the country, over 360 crew of USS Lake Erie will engage in post relief mission in flood and landslide affected regions. Several training engagements and drills will be executed in a bid to withstand a disaster situation. The ship is due to set sail from the Colombo harbour on June 25, on completion of a series of post relief missions.Operations Department Captain M.S.K. Mahawatte presenting a token to the ships’ Commanding Officer Captain Darren McPherson.