In a momentous ceremony held at the Navy Headquarters today (10th January 2023), the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera awarded letters of appointment to the 66th Intake of Officer Cadets and Direct Entry Officers. The event marked a significant milestone as the 33 number of Officer Cadets included the inaugural group of 06 Lady Officer Cadets. In addition, 24 Direct Entry Officers also received their letters of appointment.

The Ambassador of Egypt to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, H.E. Maged Mosleh met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (10th January 2024).

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kabra, which arrived in Colombo on 08th January 2024, departed the island today (10th January) on successful completion of her visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the port of Colombo.

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kabra arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (08th January 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

The Commandant Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage officially presented a copy of NMA’s annual professional publication named ‘The Porthole’ to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (01st January 2024).

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 the Sri Lanka Army. The Navy assumed those responsibilities at the Galle Face and Navy Headquarters on 31st December 2023 and today (01st January 2024).

A solemn occasion to mark the commencement of duties of the year 2024 was held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters this morning (01st January 2024).

The officers’ get-together of Sri Lanka Navy was held on a colourful note at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall on 30th December 2023. The officers’ get-together was yet another segment of a wide-ranging programmes organised by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions, to mark its 73rd Anniversary. At the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and the President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewa the occasion was graced by the Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) along with his spouse, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda, former Navy Commanders and a group of distinguished guests.

As part of the sequence of religious programmes held in view of the 73rd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, a spiritual event was conducted at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on 29th December 2023, with the attendance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa.

A colourful ceremony saw the passing out of 29 Direct Entry officers of the 1/ 2022 intake of Volunteer Naval Force at the main parade ground of Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee today (29th December 2023). At the invitation of Commandant NMA, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage, the event was graced by Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva, as the Chief Guest.