The Sri Lanka Navy conducted an awareness programme on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) hazards, including practical exercises at Ashroff Jetty, Trincomalee on 23 Sep 25.

The Sri Lanka Navy, under the patronage of the Ministry of Defence, is proud to host the twelfth edition of the Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference, commencing tomorrow (24 Sep 25), at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall in Welisara. The inaugural ceremony will be graced by the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

In continuation of Naval Social Responsibility initiatives, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of mobile dental clinics from 16 to 22 Sep 25 in the Anuradhapura District.

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, arrived in Sri Lanka on a four-day official visit, met with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (22 Sep 25).

In an event that underscored the Sri Lanka Navy's enduring commitment to institutional knowledge and professional development, a special session with the former Director Generals of the Electrical & Electronic Engineering branch was held at the Western Naval Command Wardroom on 17 Sep 25.

The Sri Lanka Navy conducted an awareness programme for the fishing community in Negombo on 19 Sep 25 at SLNS Kelani, Uswetakeiyawa. The programme focused on combating drug trafficking and illegal fishing, while also addressing the challenges faced by fishermen engaged in lawful practices.

An awareness programme on the Procurement Guidelines 2024 and the Bid Evaluation process was held on 17 Sep 25 at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters. Organized with the objective of enhancing the professional competence of naval personnel the programme was enriched by the expertise of Mr. GSK Samaratunga, Chief Accountant, Finance Division of the Presidential Secretariat.

In a formal event held at Navy Headquarters on 18 Sep 25, Master Chief Petty Officer AHD Weeratunga was appointed as the new Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON). The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, officiated the proceedings, presenting the MCPON armband and baton to Master Chief Petty Officer Weeratunga and extending congratulations on the appointment. The appointment follows the impending retirement of the outgoing MCPON, Master Chief Petty Officer PRMJB Pussalamankada.

A delegation from the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, led by Lieutenant Colonel Matthew House, Defence Attaché to the U.S. Embassy visited the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Training School in Trincomalee on 15 Sep 25.

The Sri Lanka Navy Marines successfully conducted the “Ex-Highlander” mountain endurance exercise from 12 to 14 Sep 25 at Haritha Kanda, Bopathtalawa in Nuwara Eliya.