The French Naval Ship Lorraine arrives in Colombo

The French Naval Ship Lorraine arrived at the port of Colombo this morning on a formal visit. The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition.

The 142.20-metre-long ship is an air defence multipurpose frigate manned by 154 crew members, and she is commanded by Captain Xavier Baggot. Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer of the ship called on Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva, at the Western Naval Command Headquarters today. During their stay in Sri Lanka, the crew members of the ship are expected to visit some of the tourist attractions in the country.

Lorraine is scheduled to leave the island on July 15^th, and she will conduct a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with a ship of the Sri Lanka Navy off Colombo on her departure.