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Navy’s CBRN Unit conducts joint exercise at port of Colombo

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a joint CBRN exercise at the port of Colombo on 19th November 2024.
20 Nov 2024
Twenty-seven (27) Marine personnel complete training triumphantly

The insignia awarding to 07 officers and 20 sailors of the 09th intake of Sri Lanka Navy Marines, who successfully completed their training, was held at the main parade ground of SLNS Vidura in Sampoor, Trincomalee on 19th November 2024. The ceremony was graced by Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy and Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando, at the invitation of the Commandant SLNS Vidura, Captain Sanjeewa Kodikara.
19 Nov 2024
USS Spruance departs Colombo

USS Spruance of the United States Navy which arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 18th November 2024, departed the island today (19th November), after successfully completing its replenishment operations. The Sri Lanka Navy extended a ceremonial farewell, upholding its rich naval traditions, as she departed.
19 Nov 2024
JMSDF SAMIDARE departs island concluding formal visit

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship SAMIDARE, which arrived in Sri Lanka on 17th November 2024, departed the island today (19th November), on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions.
19 Nov 2024
Commander of the Navy attends graduation ceremony of NDC Course No.3

The graduation ceremony of Course No.3 of the National Defence College (NDC), Sri Lanka was held under the auspices of Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at FGS Auditorium of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) on 18th November 2024. The colourful ceremony, held in dignified sequence, was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
18 Nov 2024
USS Spruance arrives at the port of Colombo

USS Spruance of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (18th November 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.
18 Nov 2024
USS Michael Murphy departs Colombo

USS Michael Murphy of the United States Navy which arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 16th November 2024, departed the island today (17th November), after successfully completing its replenishment operations. The Sri Lanka Navy extended a ceremonial farewell, upholding its rich naval traditions, as she departed.
17 Nov 2024
JMSDF SAMIDARE arrives at port of Colombo

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship SAMIDARE arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (17th November 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
17 Nov 2024
USS Michael Murphy arrives in Colombo

USS Michael Murphy of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (16th November 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.
16 Nov 2024
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe assumes command of Commandant Volunteer Naval Force

Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe, who is presently serving as the Commander Western Naval Area, assumed duties as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force at the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters today (15th November 2024).
15 Nov 2024