PNS ‘Tippu Sultan’ is a 134.1 m long warship which is manned by a crew of 168. She is commanded by Captain JAWWAD HUSSAIN TI.

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. Today, Sri Lanka Navy personnel visited PNS ‘Tippu Sultan’, where they were briefed about the ship's operational capabilities.

Concluding her official visit, PNS ‘Tippu Sultan’ will depart the island on 20th June and she is expected to engage in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with a Sri Lanka Navy ship off Colombo.

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