The High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, H.E. Matthew Duckworth met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 30 Jan 26.

Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana, who was appointed as the Chief Hydrographer of the Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service (SLNHS), assumed duties at the office of Sri Lanka Navy Hydrograph service (SLNHS).

The Sri Lanka Navy delivered a noteworthy performance at the National Taekwondo Kyorugi Championship - 2026, securing a total of 09 medals and showcasing martial prowess. The championship, organized by the Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation, was held from 23 to 25 Jan 26 at the Sports Ministry Indoor Stadium in Wathupitiwala.

The Pre Command Training Course No 14 concluded with a certificate awarding ceremony at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on 23 Jan 26. The culminating ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at the invitation of the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Commodore Danesh Pathberiya.

The Pre Command Training Course No 14 concluded with a certificate awarding ceremony at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on 23 Jan 26. The culminating ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at the invitation of the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Commodore Danesh Pathberiya.

The Sri Lanka Navy on 24 Jan 26 rendered assistance for restoration of premises at the Galle Fisheries Harbour, in support of the national “Clean Sri Lanka” programme.

In a continued commitment to community welfare, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a blood donation programme at the District General Hospital, Mullaitivu on 23 Jan 26.

The Royal Navy of Oman Ship ‘AL SEEB’ concluded a logistics replenishment visit to Sri Lanka, departing from the Port of Colombo on 24 Jan 26. In accordance with naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing ship.

The Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a diving operation on 19 Jan 26 to inspect and restore the sluice gate of the Bomburuella Reservoir.

The Indonesian Naval Ship, ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA - 367’, arrived at the port of Colombo today (22 Jan 26) on a scheduled port call for logistics replenishment and a goodwill mission. In keeping with time-honored naval tradition the ship was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon arrival. The 90.71m – long Sigma Corvette FS is commanded by Commander Annugerah Anurullah.