A new Seema Malaka, built utilizing manpower and industrial expertise of the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open amidst the blessings of the members of Ven. Maha Sangha by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 26th June 2024. The Seema Malaka named ‘Swajin’ has been put up in the Madu Ganga, Balapitiya.

The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation off Kankasanthurai, Jaffna in the wee hours of 25th June 2024, to seize an Indian fishing trawler poaching in Sri Lankan waters. During this operation, a senior sailor from the Navy Special Boat Squadron sustained critical injuries due to the aggressive manoeuvres of the Indian trawler, resisting its seizure. Unfortunately, the senior sailor succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the Teaching Hospital, Jaffna.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on a formal visit to Trincomalee North and South within the Eastern Naval Command on 22nd and 23rd June 2024. The purpose of the visit was to assess the status of important welfare and operational matters within the area. In addition, he also addressed a cross section of officers and sailors at SLNS Walagamba, regarding operational readiness and future prospects of the organization.

The 20th General Conference of World Buddhist Sangha Youth (WBSY) and 5th General Conference of World Alliance of Buddhist (WAB) were held at Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya on 22nd June 2024, under the patronage of the Chief Incumbent of the Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya, Ven. Nawadagala Padumakiththi Tissa Thera. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Navy played a crucial role in facilitating the successful conduct of these significant events.

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kamorta which arrived in Sri Lanka on 20th June 2024, departed the island today (23rd June), on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the port of Trincomalee following naval traditions.

The opening of Sandahiru Maha Se Poson Zone was held under the patronage of Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) in Anuradhapura on Poson Poya day (21st June 2024). The occasion was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.

SAMIDARE (DD – 106) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), which arrived in Sri Lanka on 20th June 2024, departed the island today (22nd June), on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions.

In view of World Oral Health Day, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted mobile dental services for school children and naval personnel on 13th, 14th, 18th, 19th and 20th June 2024 in the North Central Naval Command.

SAMIDARE (DD – 106) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (20th June 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

As part of another Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, a blood donation campaign was held at the Northern Naval Command Hospital on 19th June 2024.