The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Destroyer SAMIDARE today (20th July 2023) arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit. Upon her arrival, she was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions.

Commodore Chandima Silva assumed duties as Acting Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet (FOCNF) at his office in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 19th July 2023.

Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris on 18th July 2023 presided over the insignia pinning and certificate awarding ceremony of the Bomb Disposal Qualifying Course conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy’s Bomb Disposal Training School in Maho.

As part of social responsibility initiatives being implemented under the patronage of Director of Hospital Services Council Sri Lanka, Rajakeeya Panditha Ven. Rajawelle Subuthi Thera, a magnanimous programme focused on distribution of medical equipment to government hospitals, including the Navy General Hospital, Welisara was held at the Naval complex in Welisara on 17th July 2023. The programme which was a significant gesture aimed at bolstering healthcare services, was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.

The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Juli Chung visited the newly established ‘Malima Diving Club’ at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 15th July 2023. The occasion was attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and a group of senior officers from the Eastern Naval Command.

The French Naval Ship Lorraine which arrived in Colombo on 11th July 2023 on a formal visit, departed the island today (15th July). The Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval tradition at the port of Colombo. On her departure, Lorraine also conducted a successful Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with SLNS Gajabahu.

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on an official visit to Trincomalee-North in the Eastern Naval Command on 14th July 2023. During this visit, he focused on operational and welfare concerns in the area.

The operation of the Cafeteria of multi-functional hall, that is being constructed at the Naval Complex Welisara was commenced on 14th July 2023. At the directives of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the occasion was graced by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne. This facility has been proposed to be constructed to offer a wide array of welfare provisions to naval personnel and with a view to hold various functions organised by the Sri Lanka Navy.

The newly appointed Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (13th July 2023).

The Deputy High Commissioner at the High Commission of India in Colombo Mr. Vinod Kurain Jacob paid a farewell courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (12th July 2023).