The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sukanya which arrived in Colombo on 27th February 2023 on a three-day official visit, departed the island today (01st March). At her departure, the ship conducted a naval exercise with SLNS Gajabahu of the Sri Lanka Navy and the Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo.

The Chief of the Naval Staff of Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi who arrived in Sri Lanka on 25th February 2023 on an official visit, left for Pakistan from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (28th February).

The insignia awarding to 04 officers and 09 sailors of the 08th intake of Sri Lanka Navy Marines, who successfully completed their training, was held at the main parade ground of SLNS Vidura in Sampoor, Trincomalee on 27th February 2023. The ceremony was graced by Deputy Chief of Staff and Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake, at the invitation of the Commandant SLNS Vidura, Captain Rohan Dissanayake.

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Sukanya’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit this morning (27th February 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma declared open a newly constructed jetty at the Naval Detachment Vedithalativu in Mannar today (26th February 2023). The new facility was put up with a view to further expand operational efficiency of the Navy.

The Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, met with Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (25th February 2023).

An awareness programme to educate local fishing communities as how to prevent illegal activities in Sri Lankan waters was held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) Mr Susantha Kahawatte at the Light House Galley, Colombo on 23rd February 2023.

A delegation led by the Head of Global Maritime Crime Programme of United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) Ms Siri Bjune called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (24th February 2023).

The Chairman of Ideal Motors, Mr Naleen Welgama handed over 03 locally fabricated Combat All-Terrain Vehicles to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 22nd February 2023. The Ideal Motors has fabricated these special vehicles to suit the operational needs of the Sri Lanka Navy.

A copy of the 11th edition of the Sri Lanka Navy Journal published by the Naval Research Wing was presented to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera by the Head of Naval Research Wing, Captain Aruna Wijayawardana at the Navy Headquarters today (22nd February 2023).