USS Tulsa (LCS 16), Combat Ship arrives, at the Port of Colombo
- CNL Reporter
- August 28, 2025
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The United States Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced the arrival of the USS Tulsa (LCS 16), an Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, at the Port of Colombo on August 27 for a brief stopover to refuel and resupply.
Built for speed, agility, and versatility, the USS Tulsa is capable of operating in both shallow coastal waters and the open ocean.This visit marks the ship’s return to Sri Lanka after its previous engagement in 2021 during the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise with the Sri Lanka Navy.
The U.S. Embassy expressed deep appreciation for Sri Lanka’s warm welcome, highlighting the visit as a symbol of the strong bilateral partnership and a shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, secure maritime routes, and regional prosperity.
The USS Tulsa is an Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship designed to operate in near-shore environments and support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions. Equipped with a trimaran hull, LCS 16 can achieve a top speed of greater than 40 Knots
