Marking a major advancement in bolstering the Sri Lanka Coast Guard's training capabilities, H.E. Julie Chung, the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, officially inaugurated a Ship-in-a-Box maritime training simulator at the Advanced Training Centre Kirinda of Sri Lanka Coast Guard today (15th August 2024). The ceremony, which signified the handover of the facility to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, was attended by Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana, the Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.

Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumed duties as Commander North Central Naval Area at the North Central Naval Command Headquarters today (15th August 2024).

Commander Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) - Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and representatives of JATF OSB called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (14th August 2024).

Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando declared open a renovated playground stage at Talaimannar Pier Vidyalayam, Mannar today (12th August 2024). The Navy mustered its manpower and industrial expertise to renovate the stage, which was in dilapidated condition.

Captain Erald Dharmarathna (Master Mariner) donated two Belgian Malinois puppies, along with essential equipment, to the Sri Lanka Navy's Military Working Dog (MWD) unit on 09th August 2024. This substantial contribution was formally received by Acting Commandant Naval Infantry, Commodore Sanath Pitigala, marking a significant enhancement in the operational capabilities of the Navy’s (MWD) unit.

Commodore Sanjeewa Perera assumed duties as Acting Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet (FOCNF) at his office in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today (08th August 2024).

The President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), Mrs Mala Lamahewa declared open the first of its kind Seva Vanitha Singer Showroom at the Welisara Naval Complex today (07th August 2024). This significant initiative aims to expand the welfare benefits available to naval personnel and their families.

The newly appointed Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Republic of Korea in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka and Nepal, Lieutenant Colonel Han Jonghun called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (06th August 2024).

The annual feast of St. Anne's National Shrine in Thalawila, Kalpitiya, was celebrated with great success on 04th August 2024, drawing a large number of devotees. The special service was conducted by the Bishop of Chilaw, Rt. Rev. Don Wimal Sri Jayasooriya. Maintaining the longstanding tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance for the successful conduct of the proceedings of celebrations.

The Indian Navy submarine INS Shalki which arrived in Colombo on 02nd August 2024, departed the island today (04th August), on successful completion of its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing submarine at the port of Colombo.