A United States Navy vessel arrived at Chattogram Port today (1 November) to take part in a joint naval exercise with the Bangladesh Navy aimed at strengthening maritime security cooperation and operational capabilities.
The 68-metre USS Warrior will participate in the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)-2026 exercise, scheduled to begin on Monday (2 November), according to a press release.
Led by Lieutenant Commander Mary Senoyuit, the vessel was received at the port by Captain Mir Mohammad Mahbubul Hasan, Chief Staff Officer of the Commander Chattogram Naval Area.
Senior Bangladesh Navy officials and the US defence attaché to Bangladesh were present during the reception.
During its stay, the vessel’s commanding officer, Lieutenant Commander Mary Senoyuit, delegation head Captain Stephens and the US defence attaché will pay a courtesy call on Rear Admiral Mostak Ahmed, Commander of the Bangladesh Navy Fleet.
The meeting is expected to cover professional ties, training, capacity development and other areas of mutual interest between the two navies.
The opening ceremony of CARAT-2026 will be held at the auditorium of the School of Maritime Warfare and Tactics (SMWT) in Chattogram on Monday.
The exercise will involve the USS Warrior, a US Navy P-8A aircraft and various Bangladesh Navy ships, bases and units under the Commodore SWADS Command and Naval Aviation.
Personnel from both countries will exchange professional knowledge and experience, improve joint operational capabilities and strengthen coordination in addressing maritime security challenges.
CARAT is a bilateral training initiative designed to enhance cooperation between the Bangladesh and US navies through joint exercises and professional exchanges. It also aims to improve operational readiness and coordination in ensuring regional maritime security.
The USS Warrior is scheduled to leave Bangladesh on 5 November after completing the exercise.
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