In a crackdown on smuggling activities, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of approx. 618 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the Periyapadu area of Puttalam on 05 May 26.

Naval officers honed their public speaking abilities during a workshop organized by the Speech Craft Club, held on 02 May 26 at the Wardroom of the Southern Naval Command. The session was conducted at the directives of the Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Dhammika Wijewardana, and featured resource personnel from the Colombo Toastmasters Club.

The Indian Navy submarine, INS Sindhukesari, which arrived in Sri Lanka to undertake Operational Turnarounds, departed the island on 06 May 26, on successful completion of intended programmes. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the outgoing submarine in keeping with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo.