SL Navy recovered a haul of explosive used for illegal fishing which was hidden in a shrubbery area, during a patrol conducted at Southbar in Mannar on 1^st February 2020.

The Navy seized 4 kg and 200g of Kerala cannabis, during a search conducted at Palugahathurai area on 31^st January 2020.

The Navy rescued a sea turtle, which was trapped in a bag, in the seas off Negombo area, on 29^th January 2020.

The Sri Lanka Navy launched another mangrove plantation campaign under its Mangrove Conservation programme, on 31^st January 2020.

Rear Admiral Lalith Dissanayaka took over the command of North Central Naval Command as its new Area Commander on 31^st January 2020. He served as the Director General Administration at the Naval Headquarters on his previous appointment.

The Navy joined with Police apprehended a suspect with turtle flesh during a search operation conducted at Iranamatha Nagar in Mannar, on 31^st January 2020.

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force delegation called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters on 31^st January 2020.

SLNS Sindurala, A 521 and P 450 belonging to the SL Navy were respectively nominated as the Best Ship, the Best Small Ship and the Best Fast Attack Craft for the year 2019. The plaques engraved with a star mark were awarded to the wining craft by the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, on 31 January 2020.

Sri Lanka Navy assisted to bring an injured fisherman shore for treatment.

The Navy recovered approximately 97kg and 200g of Kerala Cannabis during a patrol conducted in the seas off .Milady, Jaffna on 1^st February 2020.