The Research and Development (R&D) Orientation Course 2024, held from 21st to 30th October, 2024, effectively trained and inspired sailors in the field of R&D in the Sri Lanka Navy. A certificate awarding ceremony marked the course's conclusion on 30th October, held at the Conference Hall of the Research and Development Unit at SLNS Thakshila, Welisara.

The Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) added another feather to its recent streak of achievements with the publication of the new Electronic Navigation Chart (ENC) of the Galle Harbour, at the SLNHO on 31st October 2024. This is the first ENC produced by the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office since its establishment.