Russian Rescue Vessel “Epron” arrives at the Port of Colombo
Russian Rescue Vessel “Epron”, arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit on 23rd September 2015. The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on her arrival.
“Epron” is a rescue vessel commanded by Captain 3rd Rank Denis A. Bergs. It is 89.7 meters in length. It has a displacement of 3,380 tons and a crew of 138 naval personnel.
The Commander of the task group, Captain 1st Rank Sergey V. Ignatov and Commanding Officer paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha De Silva at the Western Naval Command Headquarters in Colombo. They held cordial discussions and exchanged mementos as a gesture of goodwill.
The visiting Russian ship will stay in Sri Lanka until 26th September.
“Epron” is a rescue vessel commanded by Captain 3rd Rank Denis A. Bergs. It is 89.7 meters in length. It has a displacement of 3,380 tons and a crew of 138 naval personnel.
The Commander of the task group, Captain 1st Rank Sergey V. Ignatov and Commanding Officer paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha De Silva at the Western Naval Command Headquarters in Colombo. They held cordial discussions and exchanged mementos as a gesture of goodwill.
The visiting Russian ship will stay in Sri Lanka until 26th September.
