Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ arrives in Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ arrived in Colombo on a formal visit yesterday. (21)

The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

‘Peace Ark’ is a 178m long hospital ship, crewed by 310 personnel under the command of Captain Deng Qiang.

As part of the official visit, the hospital ship 'Peace Ark,' in collaboration with the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka will organize medical treatments and clinics onboard.

‘Peace Ark’ will depart the island on 28th December.