the Island's shipping.

The USS Nicholas will arrive at Dockyard to take on fuel, before departing the same day. It will dock for approximately two hours.

Launched in 1983, the "Oliver Hazard Perry'' class vessel has guided missile capability, torpedoes and also carries helicopters.

Meanwhile, the Bermuda Islander arrived on Sunday from Salem, New Jersey. It brought in 119 containers, of which 23 were refrigerated. It sailed on Monday.

The Oleander left for the United States on Sunday and is due back with a mixed cargo on Saturday.