The President also inspected the vessel and the Navy Commander briefed the group regarding the operational preparation and preparation of the ship.Built in 1994, the ship is 112 meters long and 12.4 meters wide, with a capacity of 2300 tons. The ship is staffed by 110 personnel, including 18 officers. After joining the Sri Lanka Navy’s fleet, it will be used for search and rescue operations, protection of marine resources and relief for naval ships and vessels in the deep sea region of Sri Lanka.
Secretary to the President, Udaya R. Seneviratne, Defence Secretary General Shantha Kottegoda, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal de Silva, Commander of the Army, Lt. General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan and other invitees were present.