Admiral Steve Koehler, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, toured the Sri Lanka Navy offshore patrol vessel P628 during its scheduled port visit to Coast Guard Base Honolulu on April 3.

During the visit, Admiral Koehler met with Sri Lanka Navy leadership to discuss maritime security cooperation and stressed the importance of enduring partnerships in maintaining a Free and Open Indo‑Pacific.

P628, formerly the U.S. Coast Guard medium endurance cutter USCGC Decisive (WMEC 629), was officially transferred to the Sri Lanka Navy in a ceremony held at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore on December 2, 2025.

The U.S. Pacific Fleet highlighted the visit as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen maritime collaboration and regional security. (Newswire)

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Admiral Steve “Web” Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, arrived in Sri Lanka for an official visit scheduled from Feb. 19 to 21, 2026.

During the visit, Admiral Koehler is expected to meet with Sri Lankan government officials and military counterparts to discuss cooperation in maritime security and regional stability, as well as efforts to enhance collaboration and interoperability between the two countries.

The US Pacific Fleet, the largest naval fleet command in the world, operates across the Indo-Pacific region, safeguarding sea lanes and working with regional partners.

This marks Admiral Koehler’s second visit to Sri Lanka, reflecting the strategic significance the United States places on Sri Lanka’s location along key global maritime routes, the United States Embassy in Colombo said in a statement.

The visit is also expected to reaffirm the security partnership between the United States and Sri Lanka, with discussions focused on maritime domain awareness, countering transnational threats and strengthening long-term cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, the statement said. (Newswire)

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