Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
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The Chinese Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark,’ currently on Mission Harmony 2024, arrived at the Port of Colombo on Saturday. The ship will offer medical examinations and treatment services to the people of Sri Lanka until 27 December.
‘Peace Ark’ is a 178m long hospital ship, crewed by 310 personnel under the command of Captain Deng Qiang.
In addition crew members of the ship will explore some of the tourist attractions of the country, during their stay in Colombo. They will also take part in certain programs organised by the Sri Lanka Navy, with a view to further enhance camaraderie between both navies, the statement said.
Additionally, Sri Lanka Navy personnel as well as officer under trainees from the Naval and Maritime Academy and Kotelawala Defence University will have the opportunity to participate in briefings on the operational functions of the ships as well.
