Sri Vijaya Puram, July 26 -- The Pathfinder class oceanographic survey ship USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62) departed from Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly known as Port Blair) following a scheduled port visit on July 25, a statement by the Defence Visual Information Distribution Service said.

This port visit demonstrates US and India's shared democratic values and mutual commitment to advancing security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region through strengthened maritime partnership.

During the visit, Bowditch leadership conducted office calls with the leadership of the Andaman and Nicobar Command. The ship also hosted tours for Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard counterparts, fostering deeper cooperation between the two maritime forces. Addition...