Security was tightened around Laem Chabang Port while the personnel disembarked. Access to the berth and the immediate area surrounding the carrier was restricted to authorised personnel to maintain safety and public order.
Officials from the port, Royal Thai Navy, security agencies and local administrative bodies coordinated operations throughout the arrival process.
Capt Dan Keeler, commanding officer of USS Abraham Lincoln, was welcomed at Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya by Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet and representatives of relevant agencies. The two sides exchanged commemorative gifts during the reception.
