sri Lanka Navy, under the able leadership of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, conducts a wide range of community service projects for the benefit of needy population in different parts of the country.

The Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships; Izumo and Sazanami which arrived in Sri Lanka on goodwill visit on 20th July, set sail for the return journey from the Colombo harbour today (July 23), on successful completion of their tour. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions, on their departure.

Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command arrested 12 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing practices using illegal fishing nets, in the sea areas of Kokilai and Nayaru yesterday (July 22).

The Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) ceremoniously delivered the 1st Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), constructed at the Indian ship building facility, to Sri Lanka Navy today (July, 22).

Fast Attack Craft belonging to the Northern Naval Command arrested 8 Indian fishing poachers engaged in illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan territorial waters, about 15 nm north of Point Pedro today (July, 21).

The State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardena paid a visit onboard JMSDF Izumo, the Flag Ship of Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, today (July, 21).

On receipt of an intelligence tip-off to the Navy, a group of Coast Guard personnel arrested a catch of 5 ocean Thresher sharks and 7 personnel engaged in the illegal activity at Tangalle Fisheries Harbour yesterday (20th July).

The newly constructed Wardroom of SLNS Thambapanni in Puttalam was ceremonially declared open by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne today (July, 20).

Four (4) senior officers of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, who arrived in Sri Lanka today (July, 20) on a goodwill visit, called on the Navy Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Naval Headquarters.

Two Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) vessels arrived at the Colombo Harbour today (July, 20) on a good will visit. Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the two ships in accordance with naval traditions on their arrival.