Another post on John's Naval, Marine and other Service news
 French Naval Ship “Jacques Cartier” arrived at the Port of Colombo on 22nd May 2013 on a goodwill visit. The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on her arrival. Ship’s Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Amaury Moreau De Bellaing paid a courtesy call on Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Western Naval Command Headquarters in Colombo. They held cordial discussions and exchanged mementos as a gesture of goodwill. “Jacques Cartier” is a Landing Ship Tank with a displacement of 1,330 tons. It is 80 meters in length and has a complement of 56 naval personnel onboard. The ship’s crew will participate in a special programme organized by the Sri Lanka Navy during their stay in Sri Lanka. The visiting French ship will stay in Sri Lanka until 26th May. Press Release, May 23, 2013; Image: Sri Lanka Navy |
