Advantis provides port side logistics support to USS Frank Cable

Advantis Marine, the marine services arm of Hayleys Advantis Ltd, provided end-to-end port side logistics support to the USS Frank Cable (AS-40) submarine tender vessel during its recent refueling and port visit to Sri Lanka.

Advantis provided all port agency and husbandry services to the vessel while it was berthed at the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port from August 29 to September 1, the company said in a media statement.

Keeping in mind the security requirements of such a vessel, the Advantis Marine team stepped in well before its arrival, barricading off and managing access to the designated port area. Once berthed, they managed everything from crew changes to provision of supplies for both the ship and its crew to waste removal from the vessel.

They also handled ground transportation requirements for the crew, providing shuttle services for their regular visits to the city as well as guides and vehicles for their excursions to other parts of the island.

“It was our honour to provide port agency and husbandry services to the USS Frank Cable during its visit to Sri Lanka,” said Lilip Sanjeewa, General Manager of Advantis Marine.

Stationed in Guam to support U.S. military forces and provide rescue and recovery assistance in the Indo-AsiaPacific region, the USS Frank Cable has a crew of nearly 500 and is currently on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet and 7th Fleet area of operations to conduct maintenance and support for U.S. Navy submarines and surface vessels.