The Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU) today (11th March 2023) held a special programme to mark the International Women's Day, which fell on 08th March. The event was held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and the President of NSVU, Mrs Mala Lamahewa in the Welisara Naval Complex.

In a momentous occasion, the Sri Lanka Navy commissioned five (05) Service Entry candidates into the naval service. The ceremony was held at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) Trincomalee today (11th March 2023). At the invitation of the Commandant NMA, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando the ceremony was graced by Commander Eastern Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara, as the Chief Guest.