The US aircraft carrier "Gerald R. Ford", which took part in the US-Israeli operations against Iran, has anchored in the Croatian port of Split on the Adriatic Sea for repairs and maintenance, "Reuters" reports.
"Ford" - the world's newest and largest aircraft carrier, was operating in the Red Sea in support of Operation "Epic Fury" when a fire broke out in the main laundry room on March 12, which was not related to combat operations. Three sailors were injured.
Nearly 200 sailors were treated for smoke-related problems. The fire took hours to contain and affected about 100 berths.
The warship had been at sea for nine months and was involved in operations against Venezuela in the Caribbean before arriving in the Middle East.
At that time, plumbing problems also arose, affecting about 650 toilets on board.
The "Ford" is temporarily docked in Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete. The government of Croatia - a US NATO ally - approved its arrival earlier this week.
"During its visit, the "Gerald R. Ford" will host local officials and key leaders to reaffirm the strong and enduring alliance between the United States and Croatia," the U.S. Embassy in Croatia said.
The aircraft carrier, with a crew of more than 5,000 sailors, has more than 75 military aircraft on board, including fighter jets such as the F-18 Super Hornet, and boasts a sophisticated radar system for air traffic control and navigation.