Two Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships, “Takanami DD-110” and “Ohnami DD-111”, arrived at the Port of Colombo on 22nd February 2012 with the Commanding Officer, Escort Division Six, Captain Takaki Mizuma onboard.
The ships are returning from a counter piracy operation off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Arden.
“Takanami DD-110” and “Ohnami DD-111” are both destroyers of the identical size. Each is 151 meters in length and has a displacement of 6,450 tons. Each ship carries a complement of 190 personnel. “Takanami” is commanded by Commander Syouichi Yonemaru while “Ohnami” is commanded by Commander Tsutomu Yoshino .
Both ships will remain in Sri Lanka till 24th February and their crews are scheduled to take part in a series of special programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy to strengthen the friendship and goodwill between the two Navies.
[mappress] Naval Today Staff , February 22, 2012