Once in service, DECISIVE will strengthen Sri Lanka’s ability to counter drug trafficking & smuggling, conduct search & rescue operations,& safeguard the vital Indian Ocean sea lanes that power global trade.
This transfer reinforces shared responsibility for maritime security.
Sri Lanka now leads the world in operating U.S. Excess Defense Article-transferred cutters, with 4 former U.S. Coast Guard cutters in its fleet — reflecting deep trust, interoperability, & growing U.S.-SL operational partnership at sea.
Fair winds & following seas to the Sri Lanka Navy crew taking command of DECISIVE. The United States has been proud to work alongside Sri Lanka Navy personnel in America as they prepared to bringU.S. Coast Guardhome!
