The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Sahyadri’ which arrived at the Port of Colombo on 13th December 2022 on an official visit, departed the island on 16th December 2022. On her departure INS Sahyadri conducted a successful Passage Exercise with SLNS Parakramabahu.

The first-ever Inshore Patrol Craft (IPC) Handling Foundation Course arranged for the lady officers and women sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy concluded on a successful note in Trincomalee recently. The course participants demonstrated their practical application of IPC handling before Commander of the Navy and Senior Officers at the Naval Dockyard Trincomalee on 15th December 2022.

The President Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, promoted Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne to the rank of Admiral effective from today (17th December 2022).

The commissioning of Midshipmen of the 36th and 37th intakes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and 62nd and 63rd intakes of Officer Cadets of Sri Lanka Navy was held at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee on 15th December 2022. At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, the ceremony was graced by the Chief of Naval Staff of India, Admiral R Hari Kumar.

The Chief of Naval Staff of India, Admiral R Hari Kumar who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (13th December 2022).

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (13th December 2022). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

The graduation ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Sapugaskanda Course No 16 was held at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre on 08th December 2022. The event, graced by the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Chief Guest, was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Chandima Ulugetenne attended religious rituals where Gilanpasa Buddha Puja and Alms Giving were held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic on 08th and 09th December 2022. The events were coordinated by the Buddhist Association, to invoke blessings on the 72nd Anniversary of the Navy.

Sri Lanka Navy which is held in high esteem as the First Line of Defence of the Nation is marking the organization’s 72nd Anniversary today (09th December 2022). At the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, a wide range of programmes are being conducted in each Naval Command, giving prominence to time-honoured naval customs and religious practices. In addition, capital ships of the Sri Lanka Navy will rest at anchor off the Galle Face Green today (09th December), giving the public an opportunity to have a glance at some of the major ships of the Sri Lanka Navy.

The Drum and Dance Fiesta presented by the Sri Lanka Navy Cultural Band was held at the Royal-MAS Arena, Colombo 07 on 29th November 2022, on a colourful note. The event was graced by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Chandima Ulugetenne.