U.S. Navy ship USS Tulsa arrives in Colombo for replenishment visit

The U.S. Navy ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning, 7 October 2026 for replenishment purposes. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions.

The 127.7-metre-long platform is a Littoral Combat Ship commanded by Commander BM Wanier.

Commissioned on 16 February 2019, USS Tulsa has since been in service with the US Navy. The ship previously made a port call in Sri Lanka on 27 August 2025.