PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrives at Port of Colombo on official visit

The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit yesterday morning (02). The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ is a 134.1 m long Frigate which is manned by a crew of 169. She is commanded by Captain ADNAN LAGHARI TI. The Commanding Officer of the ship called on Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh de Silva at the Western Naval Command Headquarters.

During the ship’s stay, the crew will take part in several programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, with a view to promoting cooperation and goodwill between two navies. They are also expected to visit some of the tourist attractions in the country.

Concluding her official visit, ‘SHAHJAHAN’ will depart the island on 04th June and she is expected to engage in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with a Sri Lanka Navy ship off Colombo.