Following the directives of the Office of Chief of Defence Staff and based on information from the Disaster Management Centre, naval personnel are currently engaged in relief and rescue missions in the districts of Mullaitivu and Killnochchi which are worst affected by the inclement weather condition.

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe made a visit to the Southeastern Naval Command on 20th December 2018.

A group of senior Russian Naval officers who arrived in the island on 20th December visited the Naval Headquarters on 21st December.

The ‘Techno Sri Lanka 2018’ exhibition was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) from 12th to 14th October 2018, under the patronage of the Minister of Megapolis and Western Development, Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka.

United States Naval ship USS “Rushmore” arrived at the port of Colombo today (21^st December), on a goodwill visit.

The hydrographic survey ship “Jamuna’ of the Indian Navy arrived at the Colombo harbour today (20^th December), with a view to undertaking hydrographic surveys in Sri Lankan waters.

The Russian Naval ships; Varyag, Admiral Panteleev and Boris Butoma arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today (20^th December).

The Hutchison Telecommunication Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, being a keen partner for the promotion of sports in Sri Lanka has come forward to sponsor SLN Rugby team with Rs. 08 million for the season of 2018/2019 and the press briefing on this regard was held under the patronage of the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy Rear Admiral Piyal de Silva at the Light House Galley premises, Colombo, today (19 December).

Seven (07) Indian fishing trawlers held by the Sri Lanka Navy, while engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters, were released from Sri Lankan custody yesterday (18^th December), with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.

“Dr. Nihal Jinasena Memorial Cup Sailing Regatta” organized by Ruhunu Yacht Club was held at Kapparathota sea area in Mirissa on 15th December on successful note.