The first working day of the New Year - 2022 was inaugurated at the Navy Headquarters this morning (03rd January 2022), taking the oath of allegiance to public service, under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.

Sri Lanka Navy took over the customary duty of the hoisting of National Flag at the Galle Face and Ceremonial Guard at the President’s House from Sri Lanka Army, at the Galle Face and Navy Headquarters on 31st December 2021 and 01st January 2022.

As we usher the New Year 2022 with fresh expectations, I, as Commander of the Navy, am very pleased to wish all naval personnel, civil staff employees and their family members a Happy New Year, that would enable you to realize all your good thoughts and aspirations.

Coinciding with events held as part of the 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, the Southern Naval Command organized a blood donation campaign at SLNS Nipuna on 30th December 2021.

A badminton tournament cum a coaching programme organized by the Southeastern Naval Command was held at the Command Badminton Court Complex from 28th to 30th December 2021.

The winners of Navy Public Speaking Competition - 2020 and Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Essay Competition – 2021 received certificates and prizes during a ceremony presided by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium on 30th December 2021 at Naval Headquarters. The competitions were organized by the Naval Research Wing in a bid to provide opportunities for naval personnel to hone their writing and public speaking skills.

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne presented certificates of commendation under the ‘IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea – 2021’ to 04 naval personnel, during a special ceremony held at the Auditorium of Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee recently. The certificates of commendation were issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) taking into account the bravery of these individuals.

The Eastern Naval Command organized a blood donation campaign at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee recently, as part of its events held in parallel with the 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy.

As part of the religious segment of Sri Lanka Navy’s 71st Anniversary, a spiritual event was held at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on 28th December 2021. The special ritual was presided over by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, in the company of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne.

A tree planting campaign, launched by Sri Lanka Navy, was held in Panama area under the auspices of Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake today (27th December 2021).