The United States Navy’s Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) berthed at the Suva Port yesterday.
According to a statement from the US Embassy in Suva, the ship is operating in the Oceania region in support of the Oceania Maritime Support Initiative to enforce Pacific Island nations’ fishery laws.
It is doing this through maritime law operations with the US Coast Guard’s embarked Tactical Law Enforcement detachment.
“Jackson is excited to be in Fiji to build partnerships and engage with the local community,” said Commander Michael Winslow, Jackson Gold Crew Commanding Officer.
“On behalf of the entire crew, thank you for the warm welcome.”
While in Fiji, Jackson crew will participate in community relations activities and sporting events, as well as hosting several regional personnel aboard their ship.
Jackson is on a rotational deployment to the US 7th Fleet area of operations supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions.
The ship is visiting Fiji during its OMSI mission to work alongside regional allied and partner navies to enhance interoperability, serve as a ready-response force, and provide maritime security and stability across the Indo-Pacific.
