Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- A high-level delegation from the United States Navy, led by Admiral Stephen Koehler, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, visited Colombo Dockyard PLC yesterday, to explore potential collaboration and strengthen maritime engagement in the Indian Ocean region.

The visiting delegation included Lieutenant Colonel Matthew House (Defence Attache), Captain Thomas Ogden (Executive Assistant), Fleet Master Chief Donald Davis (Senior Enlisted Leader), Dustin Bickel (Regional Indo-Pacific Strategy Coordinator) and Lieutenant Commander Joe Cassidy.

During the visit, the delegation held discussions with the top management of Colombo Dockyard, including Managing Director and CEO Thimira S. Godakumbura, General Manager Ship Repa...