The French Naval Ship Lorraine arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (11th July 2023). The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition.
The 142.20m long ship is an Air-Defence Multipurpose Frigate manned by 154 crew members and she is commanded by Captain Xavier BAGOT.
She is scheduled to leave the island on 15th July and will conduct a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with a ship of the Sri Lanka Navy off Colombo on her departure.
