Three (03) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) ships from the Indian Navy, which arrived in Colombo for replenishment purpose, departed the island on 25 Nov 25. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.

An Islamic prayer session took place on 22 Nov 25 at the Jummah Mosque on Chatham Street. The purpose was to seek blessings for the upcoming 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, falling on 09 December.

Invoking blessings on the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, celebrated on 09 December, a Joint Christian Commemoration & Thanksgiving Service, organized by the Navy Christian Council, was held at St. Lucia's Cathedral, Kotahena on 21 Nov 25. The event was presided over by the Deputy Chief of Staff and Director General Logistics of the Navy, Rear Admiral Ruwan Kalubowila.

In a media briefing held on 24 Nov 25 at the Department of Government Information, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) unveiled an extensive series of events to mark its proud 75th anniversary, centering on the upcoming International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 under the theme “Sailing Strong Together”. The press briefing, presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, detailed several days of activities that blend cherished naval traditions with social, ethical, and environmental initiatives.

The President of Sri Lanka Naval Association, Rear Admiral Manil Mendis (Retd) pinned a poppy on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at Navy Headquarters on 19 Nov 25.