NewsThe second Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) constructed at the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the mission requirement of the Sri Lanka Navy, arrived at the Colombo harbour yesterday, Navy said. Upon its arrival at the harbour premises, the brand-new vessel was warmly received in compliance with rich naval traditions. Meanwhile, the ship’s maiden voyage from India to Sri Lanka was carried out under the supervision of Commodore Ananda Guruge. Subsequently, Commander of the Navy made an inspection visit onboard ship and supervised the functional and operational aspects of the new AOPV. Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Neil Rosayro took the official delivery of this state of the art ship at the GSL on 23 March, during a ceremony presided over by the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in India, H. E. (Mrs.) Chitranganee Wagiswara.]

Source: Sunday Times March 27, 2018 02:15 UTC