The training partnership between the Sri Lanka Navy and the Indian Navy reached a new high-water mark with the successful completion of the joint diving exercise, ‘IN-SLN DIVEX 2026’. Held from 21 to 28 Apr 26, this collaborative initiative served as a vital opportunity for fostering the exchange of professional expertise between the two naval forces.

INS Sindhukesari, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo on 03 May 26 to undertake Operational Turnarounds. The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision with naval traditions.

The Indian Navy Ship (INS) NIREEKSHAK which arrived in Sri Lanka on a formal training visit, departed the island on 28 Apr 26, on successful completion of intended programmes. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the outgoing ship in keeping with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo.

The Sri Lanka Navy proudly welcomed 373 new recruits into its fold during a colourful passing out parade held at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna in Boossa, Galle, on 27 Apr 26. This latest cohort of the 263rd intake comprises 230 regular and 143 volunteer recruits who successfully completed their basic naval training. The ceremony was graced by the Director General Health Services, Rear Admiral Janaka Marambe, as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of the Commandant and Commanding Officer SLNS Nipuna, Captain Rasika Piyasena.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, conducted an official two-day visit to the Northwestern Naval Command on 18 and 19 Apr 26, to assess the operational and administrative readiness of naval establishments and ongoing projects.

The Indian Navy Ship (INS) NIREEKSHAK arrived in Sri Lanka for Operational Turnaround (OTR) and a training visit on 21 Apr 26. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship at the port of Colombo in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions.

The Indonesian Navy Sailing Ship KRI BIMA SUCI – 945 departed the island on 18 Apr 26, marking the successful completion of her official goodwill visit. The ship was accorded a formal farewell by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo.

In a vibrant display of maritime cooperation and shared naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy joined hands with the crew of the visiting Indonesian Navy sailing ship, ‘KRI BIMA SUCI - 945’, to host a colourful City Parade and Cultural Show at the Galle Face Green on 16 Apr 26.

The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted an awareness programme of Lifesaving and Basic First Aid for the fishing community in the North on 09 Apr 26, at the Myliddy Fisheries Harbour in Jaffna.

In a commendable gesture aimed at supporting the naval community, the Sri Lanka Naval Association handed over a consignment of patient apparel and bed linens to the Navy General Hospital in Colombo on 07 Apr 26.