The USS Abraham Lincoln, a US aircraft carrier, is docking near Pattaya in Thailand after spending a record 250 days at sea.
The vessel is positioned close to the beach resort, which is known for its neon-lit nightlife and sex tourism. The docking brings the carrier to an area recognised for its busy tourist trade and evening entertainment.
The reported 250-day period at sea is described as a record for the ship. The supplied information does not give further details about the length of its stay near Pattaya or its next destination.