US naval ship in Colombo to take part in joint military exercise

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya   

USS ‘Anchorage’ (LPD-23) of the United States Navy arrived at the Colombo Port yesterday to take part in the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise - 2023 (CARAT–2023).   
USS ‘Anchorage’ is a 208m long San Antonio – Class amphibious transport dock manned by 477 crew members and she is commanded by Captain KEELER, D.J.   

Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer of USS ‘Anchorage’ is scheduled to call on Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva at the Western Naval Command Headquarters today. As part of the sea phase of CARAT–2023, USS ‘Anchorage’ will conduct various exercise serials with SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Samudura.   

The ship will depart the island on 27th January 2023, on completion of CARAT–2023.