Visakhapatnam: USS Emory S Land arrives in city

Visakhapatnam: USS Emory S Land (AS-39), a United States Navy Submarine support ship, arrived Visakhapatnam on Monday on a two-day goodwill visit to Eastern Naval Command(ENC).

On its arrival, the ship was given a traditional welcome with navy band in attendance. The ship commanded by Capt Michael Luckett, who has been deployed, in support of submarine missions worldwide.

During the ship's stay at Visakhapatnam, professional interaction in the form of Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE) and cross visits are planned for exchange of knowledge and sharing best practices among the personnel from both the navies.

Officials from the US Embassy, New Delhi and US Consulate are expected to join the two-day programme and have official interactions with naval and civil dignitaries. Informal engagements during social functions are planned in addition to official calls on senior officers of ENC.