Rear Admiral Varuna Ferdinandusz assumed duties as Commander Northwestern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (04th November 2024).

The annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Rathana Sadaham Meditation Centre in Kithulkote, Thanamalwila was successfully held with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy on 02nd and 03rd November 2024.

Rear Admiral Thushara Karunatunga, who was newly appointed as Commander Northern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters today (03rd November 2024).

Demonstrating its deep reverence, the Sri Lanka Navy held the Naval Flag Blessing Ceremony and Kanchuka Puja under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, along with the attendance of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa on 02nd November 2024. The events, organized by the Naval Buddhist Association, unfolded at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruwanweliseya in Anuradhapura, in anticipation of invoking blessings on the forthcoming 74th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, slated for 09th December.

The Sri Lanka Navy recently hosted a Regional Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) Instructors' Course and a Radiological and Nuclear Incident Scenario exercise at Special Boat Squadron Headquarters and certificate awarding ceremony was held at Sober Island Resort in Trincomalee on 01st November 2024.

The Research and Development (R&D) Orientation Course 2024, held from 21st to 30th October, 2024, effectively trained and inspired sailors in the field of R&D in the Sri Lanka Navy. A certificate awarding ceremony marked the course's conclusion on 30th October, held at the Conference Hall of the Research and Development Unit at SLNS Thakshila, Welisara.

The Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) added another feather to its recent streak of achievements with the publication of the new Electronic Navigation Chart (ENC) of the Galle Harbour, at the SLNHO on 31st October 2024. This is the first ENC produced by the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office since its establishment.

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a comprehensive theory and practical training programme at the port of Colombo on 30th October 2024.

Commodore Harsha De Silva assumed duties as Acting Commander Southeastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (30th October 2024).

Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage, currently serving as Director General Training, assumed duties as Director General Operations of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (30th October 2024).