US Navy ship arrives at Chattogram Port for joint training exercise CARAT-2026
The US Navy ship USS WARRIOR arrived at a jetty of Chattogram Port on Sunday (1 November 2026). The ship will join the joint training exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)-2026. The exercise aims to strengthen military cooperation between the Bangladesh Navy and the US Navy. It will also build professional skills and improve joint ability to ensure safety at sea.
The 68 meter ship is led by Lt Commander Ms. Mary Senoyuit. Captain Mr. Mir Md. Mahbubul Hasan, Chief Staff Officer of Commander Chattogram Naval Area, welcomed the ship’s commander and the visiting team. The US Defense Attaché to Bangladesh and senior officers of the Bangladesh Navy were present. A Bangladesh Navy band welcomed the ship with music in the traditional military style. This ceremony reflects the friendly ties, trust and long cooperation between the two navies.
During the visit, a team will make a courtesy call on Commander BN Fleet Rear Admiral Mr. Mostak Ahmed. The team includes the ship’s commander, Head of Delegation Captain Mr. Stephens and the US Defense Attaché. They will discuss professional ties, training and capacity building, and matters of shared interest. On Monday (2 November 2026), the opening ceremony of CARAT-2026 will take place at the auditorium of the School of Maritime Warfare and Tactics (SMWT) in Chattogram. The ship’s commander, Captain Mr. Stephens and the US Defense Attaché will attend.
The opening ceremony will mark the official start of the joint exercise. The exercise begins on 2 November 2026. It will include USS WARRIOR, a US Navy P-8A aircraft, and several Bangladesh Navy ships, bases, units of Commodore Swads Command and Naval Aviation. Sailors of both countries will share professional knowledge and experience. They will also improve their ability to work together and coordinate better on security challenges at sea.
CARAT is an important bilateral training effort between the two navies. It gives them a chance to train together, share experience and cooperate on maritime security. Such drills improve coordination, operational readiness and mutual understanding. They also strengthen the shared commitment of both countries to regional maritime security, naval cooperation and stability. The exercise is expected to deepen the friendly ties between the two navies. USS WARRIOR will leave Bangladesh on 5 November after the exercise ends.
