The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 which made a port call in Colombo on 21st December 2023, departed the island today (23rd December) on successful completion of her visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in compliance with time-honored naval traditions, at the port of Colombo.

As part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiatives, a medical-grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant was declared open at the Walasmulla Base Hospital on 22nd December 2023. The event was held under the patronage of the Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe.

The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (21st December 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Major General (R) Umar Farooq Burki paid his farewell call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (21st December 2023).

The Sri Lanka Navy has organized a wide range of programmes, giving pride and place to religious activities and time-honoured naval traditions, to mark its 73rd Anniversary. As part of these events, the sailors’ get-together was held on a colourful note at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall today (20th December 2023). The event was presided over by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.

Master Chief Petty Officer WMGA Kumara was appointed to the position of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) effective from today (19th December 2023). This role, introduced to acknowledge the senior sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy, reflects a significant recognition of his expertise and leadership. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera handed over the arm band and batton, symbolic of the position to the senior sailor at the Navy Headquarters.

The newly appointed Defence Adviser of Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo, Commodore M Moniruzzaman called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (19th December 2023).

The graduation ceremony of Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Sapugaskanda Course No 17 was held at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre on 14th December 2023. The event, graced by the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Chief Guest, was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.

The outgoing Defence Adviser of Australian High Commission in Colombo, Captain Ian Cain and his successor, Colonel Amanda Johnston called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (15th December 2023).

Charting a new course towards maritime security and economic prosperity, the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) was declared open at the Welisara Naval Complex today (14th December 2023), under the patronage of the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon. The milestone event was also attended by the Secretary of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd), Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and Chief Hydrographer of the Navy, Commodore Kosala Warnakulasooriya.