JMSDF SAMIDARE arrives at port of Colombo

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship SAMIDARE arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (17th November 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

The 151m long ship serves in JMSDF and she is manned by 199 as crew members. She is commanded by Commander Naoki KOGA.

Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer of the ship is scheduled to call on the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe at the Western Naval Headquarters on 18th November. During the ship’s stay in Colombo, the crew members are expected to visit some of the tourist attractions in the country.

Concluding her official visit, JMSDF SAMIDARE will depart the island on 19th November. Upon her departure, the ship will engage in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with a Sri Lanka Navy ship in Colombo seas.