U.S. aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford - the world’s largest warship - anchored off the coast of Split, Croatia for a planned port visit on Tuesday, drawing crowds of residents and tourists who gathered along the city’s waterfront. The U.S. Embassy in Zagreb said the visit reflected the "enduring friendship and cooperation" between the U.S. and Croatia. Croatia’s Ministry of Defense emphasised the visit's importance in underscoring the stability of NATO’s collective defense.