The Navy joined hands with the Sri Lanka Shipping Company Limited to conduct a tree planting initiative at the Galle Face Green today (23rd September 2023).

In a dignified sequence, the inspection of divisions of the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Annual Training Camp was held at the parade ground of SLNS Lanka in Welisara on 21st September 2023. At the invitation of the Commandant VNF, Rear Admiral Saman Perera and Commanding Officer VNF, Commodore Nimal Wasantha, the occasion was graced by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne, as the Chief Guest.

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Nireekshak which arrived in Trincomalee on 14th September 2023 on a formal visit, departed the island 21st September. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval tradition at the port of Trincomalee.

A Bangladesh Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) delegation, currently in Sri Lanka as part of overseas study tour, visited the Navy Headquarters and called on the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne on 19th September 2023.

The yoga instructor training programme, conducted by the veteran actress and Yoga Acharini Mrs Anoja Weerasinghe for naval personnel, concluded on 18th September 2023. The closing ceremony held at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex, SLNS Gemunu was held under the patronage of the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne.

The awarding of ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Management System certificate to the Commodore Superintendent Engineering Department in North Central Naval Command was held under the patronage of Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, and with the attendance of the Deputy Director General / Director (System Certification), Mrs SU Narangoda and Deputy Director General / Director (Quality Assurance) of Mrs NBD Neelakanthi of Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) at the Malima Reception Hall, SLNS Pandukabhaya – Poonewa on 15th September 2023.

Under the esteemed patronage of the Chief of Staff to the President and National Security Advisor, Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka, a beach cleaning programme unfolded at Port City Beach on 16th September 2023. This initiative which was conducted on the sidelines of the International Coastal Cleanup Day and the National Marine Resources Conservation Week was also participated by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.In a concerted effort to combat coastal pollution and preserve the natural beauty of shores, the Sri Lanka Navy orchestrated a series of beach cleaning programmes across all Naval Commands.

The 9th General Deshamanya Dennis Perera Oration, organized by the Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO), was held at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Auditorium on 15th September 2023. At the invitation of ARFRO, the ceremony was presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera who also delivered the memorial oration of the annual event.

A group of 52 undergraduates pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering at the Ocean University of Sri Lanka visited the Navy engineering workshops at SLNS Rangalla on 29th August 2023. This opportunity enabled them to acquire direct, hands-on understanding of the repair and maintenance operations conducted within naval facilities.

The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (15th September 2023).