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Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 departs island

The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 which called at the Port of Colombo, concluded her stay in Sri Lanka and departed the island on 31 Aug 25. In keeping with time- honoured naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of Colombo.
01 Sep 2025
Navy imparts vital life support skills to fishing community

In a significant initiative to enhance safety and well-being at sea, the Sri Lanka Navy, in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted a comprehensive Basic Life Support (BLS) training programme on 30 Aug 25 at Thawulpadu and South Bar Fisheries Harbours, Mannar.
01 Sep 2025
Naval personnel sharpen skills in explosive ordnance disposal

The Insignia and Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Qualifying Course No. 06 was held on 27 Aug 25 at the EOD Training School in Maho. The occasion was graced by the Commandant Naval Infantry, Rear Admiral Nishantha Ranaweera, as the Chief Guest.
29 Aug 2025
USS Tulsa departs island

The United States Ship (USS) Tulsa (LCS 16) which called at the Port of Colombo, concluded her stay in Sri Lanka and departed the island today (29 Aug 25). In keeping with time- honoured naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of Colombo.
29 Aug 2025
Navy delivers 1123rd RO plants to community

In a significant step towards addressing safe drinking water scarcity of communities, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open in the village of Karabewa, Anuradhapura on 26 Aug 25.
29 Aug 2025
Rear Admiral Chandima Silva honoured in farewell salute

The Sri Lanka Navy today (28 Aug 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Chandima Silva as he relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.
28 Aug 2025
Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area

Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Western Naval Command Headquarters on 27 Aug 25.
28 Aug 2025
USS Tulsa arrives in Colombo

United States Ship (USS) Tulsa (LCS 16) arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 27 Aug 25. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.
28 Aug 2025
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 calls Port of Colombo

The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (27 Aug 25). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.
27 Aug 2025
SLCOMM advances holistic well-being of military and police healthcare professionals

The Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM), in collaboration with Hemas Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd and Vision 8 Academy, conducted a one-day wellness and professional development programme on 21 Aug 25 at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayaka Auditorium, Navy Headquarters, Colombo.
27 Aug 2025