Event News
Defence Attaché of German Embassy in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy

The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Federation Republic of Germany in New Delhi, accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain Gerald Koch called on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (05th October 2021).
05 Oct 2021
‘JA –LAN EX’ joint naval exercise successfully concludes off Colombo

The joint naval exercise - ‘JA –LAN EX’ held between the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Sri Lanka Navy concludes on a successful note off Colombo today (04th October 2021).
04 Oct 2021
Navy contributes planting of mangrove in Kilali Lagoon

As part of the Mangrove Conservation Project of the Sri Lanka Navy, a similar initiative to plant mangrove saplings in Kilali Lagoon, Jaffna was held under the auspices of Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera on 03rd October 2021.
04 Oct 2021
Bomb Disposal Qualifying Course successfully concludes in Maho

Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularathne on 01st October 2021 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.
04 Oct 2021
JMSDF Ships arrive in Colombo on official visit

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships named KAGA – a multi-purpose operation destroyer and destroyer MURASAME arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit today (02nd October 2021). Upon their arrival, the visiting ships were welcomed by Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions.
02 Oct 2021
SLNS ‘Jayasagara’ relinquishes her service in the Navy

The ceremonial decommissioning of Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) ‘Jayasagara’ took place under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee on 30th September 2021. The impressive event held in keeping with naval traditions was also attended by President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne. Attached to the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) fleet, SLNS ‘Jayasagara’ rendered an invaluable service, by ensuring the maritime security of the island nation for nearly (04) four decades, as a maritime surveillance vessel.
01 Oct 2021
Facility-expanded Naval Sewing Centre opened at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open a facility-expanded Naval Sewing Centre at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today (30th September 2021).
30 Sep 2021
4FAF War Monument unveiled at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne unveiled the newly-erected war monument at the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4 FAF) Headquarters in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today (30th September 2021). This War Monument will remain to be a symbol of the noble sacrifice of the fallen war veterans of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla, the teeth-arm of Sri Lanka Navy fleet.
30 Sep 2021
International Maritime Boundary Line meeting between Sri Lanka-Indian navies held virtually

The 31st International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the navies of Sri Lanka and India was held on a virtual setting at the Light House Galley, Colombo today (29th September 2021).
29 Sep 2021
Newly constructed jetty declared open at Naval Detachment Kondachchikuda

Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularathna today (28th September 2021) declared open a new jetty constructed for berthing of small craft at the Naval Detachment of Kondachchikuda, administered by SLNS Therapuththa in the Northwestern Naval Command.
28 Sep 2021