Chennai, July 08: The Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate USS Curts (FFG 38) arrived here today to participate in South Asia Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX). This is a commander us seventh fleet-sponsored multi-lateral exercise that includes forces and observers from India, La Reunion, Mauritius, Maldives, Madagascar, Sri Lanka and the United States. The exercise is designed to train exercise participants and enhance cooperation on regional night time search and rescue procedures, a US mission release said. USS Curts is based in San Diego, California, and is commanded by Commander Bryan T Caraveo. While in port, the ship's approximately 300 crewmembers will have a chance to participate in friendship and goodwill activities such as community service projects, it said.

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