Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open several construction projects in the North Central Naval Command on 05th March 2021. These projects were carried out with a view to upgrading the infrastructure of the North Central Naval Command.

A ceremony to mark the passing out of Direct Entry officers enlisted into the Regular Naval Force and commissioning of Service Entry candidates was held at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 05th March 2022. The colourful event was graced by Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Sanjeewa Dias, as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of Commandant NMA, Commodore Damian Fernando.

Rear Admiral Mahinda Mahawatta took over duties as Commander Southeastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters on 04th March 2022.

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne awarded insignia to 04 officers and 22 sailors of the 07th intake of Sri Lanka Navy Marine, who successfully completed training attached to the amphibious arm of the Navy, at SLNS Vidura in Sampoor on 04th March 2022. The ceremony which was held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy was also attended by the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Chandima Ulugetenne.

Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva assumed duties as the Commander Northwestern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (04th March 2022).

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open the newly constructed Senior Officers’ Married Quarters at the Welisara Naval Complex today (03rd March 2022).

A delegation of Pakistan Navy War College, comprising student officers following the Staff Course and a group of Directing Staff members of it visited the Navy Headquarters today (02nd March 2022).

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships ‘URAGA’ and ‘HIRADO’ which belong to the Minesweeper Division One arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit on 01st and 02nd March 2022 respectively. Upon their arrival, the two ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition.

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Nireekshak which serves as a Diving Support Vessel (DSV) in the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Trincomalee today (28th February 2022). The visiting ship was welcomed by Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

Concluding his formal visit to Pakistan on a successful note, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne returned to the island on 26th February 2022.