The USS WASP, a vessel of the United States Navy, has docked once again at Limassol port as of yesterday. US Ambassador Julie Fisher welcomed the warship’s arrival with a post on the X platform.
We welcome the @USSWASPLHD1 & @The24MEU back to 🇨🇾 Limassol for scheduled replenishment & much-deserved down time for the officers and crew. The WASP is in the East Med to deter aggression & support regional stability. @USNavyEurope pic.twitter.com/uFaxiMrijy
— Julie Davis Fisher (@USAmbCy) October 4, 2024
The American naval vessel berthed in Limassol on Friday, following a six-month mission in the region. Its primary purpose for stopping at the Cypriot port is to undergo maintenance work and resupply, as part of a scheduled visit.
In her social media post, Ambassador Fisher extended a warm welcome to the ship and its crew. She emphasised the WASP’s strategic role, stating that the vessel “is in the Eastern Mediterranean to deter aggression and support regional stability.”
