US Navy carrier docks in Thailand after months at sea

A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier arrived in a Thai port city on Wednesday after a months-long deployment at sea, the U.S. Pacific Fleet said. The vessel had previously drawn attention over conditions aboard the ship, though no fresh controversy was reported on arrival. The U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet said the carrier moored in Thai waters to strengthen cooperation with partners in the region, describing it as the first scheduled port call on its itinerary. Thailand's Royal Navy said coordination for the docking had been completed in advance. Officials said the port visit would last for a defined period before the ship resumes its scheduled operations. Security measures around the port were increased in line with the visit, according to local authorities. Crew members will be permitted to go ashore during the stop and take part in scheduled activities in the area, the Navy said. Further details about the carrier's itinerary and duration in port were not immediately available.