27 March 2016 10:15 am
The US Navy’s 7th fleet flag ship "Blue Ridge" arrives at the port of Colombo yesterday on a goodwill visit. The flag ship was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on her arrival. The USS “Blue Ridge” comprises of 1000 plus crew with the displacement of 19,200 tones. The ship is scheduled to leave Sri Lanka on March 31 having conducted a joint naval exercise (PASSEX) with the Sri Lanka Navy.