In an exclusive interview with the premier shipping magazine, IHS Fairplay, Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage says, "Our future lies in the Ocean – in the blue economy" and "The Indian Ocean is becoming the key ocean in the twenty-first century."

Two Chinese war ships, “JING GANGSHA” and “HENG SHUI” arrived at the port of Trincomalee on 13th January 2014 on a good will visit. They were welcomed in accordance with naval traditions on arrival.

The Inter Command Triathlon finals was held at SLNS Kelani at Uswetakeiyawa on 12th January 2014.

Navy Sports Club beat Havelocks Sport Club 21-17 in a Dialog "A" Division rugby league encounter, which was worked off at the Welisara Navy Grounds on 11th January 2014.

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage handed over the newly-constructed alms hall of Kosgoda, Piyagama Sri Sunandaramaya to the Maha Sangha on 11th January 2014.

As part of its social responsibility projects, the Sri Lanka Navy renovated the St. Sebastian’s Church at Katunayake.

Navy Sports Club beat Army 31-13 in a Dialog "A" Division rugby league encounter, which was worked off at the Welisara Navy Grounds on 03rd January 2014.

The concluding religious ceremony in view of the Sri Lanka Navy’s 63rd Anniversary celebrations was held at the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya on 31st December 2013.

Commencing the activities of the Year 2014 on an auspicious note, personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy pledged their commitment to preservation of hard-won peace and nation building.