HMS SPEY makes its maiden voyage to Sri LankaNewsHMS SPEY, a Batch 2 River-class offshore patrol vessel of the Royal Navy, made its inaugural voyage to Colombo between January 28 to January 31 commemorating seventy-five years of bilateral ties between the UK and Sri Lanka. Named after the River Spey in Scotland, the ship received a ceremonial greeting by the Sri Lanka Navy’s pipe and drum band appreciating SPEY’s Scottish origin. HMS SPEY is based in the region, and is a great reminder of the UK’s commitment to the security of the Indo-Pacific.”Military to military confrontations were carried out by the Sri Lankan Navy and HMS SPEY. “It has been a privilege to visit Sri Lanka in the lead up to the 75th Anniversary of their Independence and to celebrate 75 years of relations between the UK and Sri Lanka. An opportunity to explore Sri Lanka was also afforded by HMS SPEY’s visit, as members of the Ship’s Company volunteered at ethical tourist destinations that help the conservation of sea turtles and elephants.

Source: Sunday Times February 06, 2024 09:02 UTC