Event News
2026
September
Fast Attack Craft P 4447 recovered in successful salvage operation
The Sri Lanka Navy successfully recovered its Fast Attack Craft P 4447 following a successful salvage operation, bringing a multi-stage emergency response to a close.
‘ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi’ departs Colombo
The Italian Naval Vessel ‘ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi’ departed the Port of Colombo today, 12 September 2026, after completing a replenishment stop for logistics and services.
Sri Lanka Navy rescues stranded individual off Talaimannar
The Sri Lanka Navy, during its routine maritime surveillance and patrol operations, today, 11 September 2026, provided urgent humanitarian assistance to an individual, found stranded on a remote sandbank off Thalaiman...
SLNS Sindurala set sails for ‘SLINEX – 2026’
SLNS Sindurala departed the island today, 11 September 2026, to participate in the bilateral naval exercise, ‘SLINEX – 2026’, held between the navies of Sri Lanka and India.
INS Udaygiri departs Colombo concluding formal visit
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Udaygiri departed the Port of Colombo today, 11 September 2026, following the successful completion of a four day official visit. On her departure, the Sri Lanka Navy bade farewell to the s...
Navy ferries supplies for Delft island development
The Sri Lanka Navy facilitated the sea transport of heavy machinery and essential supplies to Delft island in Jaffna on 6 and 10 September 2026 to support an ongoing infrastructure development project.
Australian Defence College delegation visits Southern Naval Command Headquarters
A delegation from the Australian Defence College visited the Southern Naval Command Headquarters today, 10 September 2026.
Navy marches for recruitment awareness in Serunuwara
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted an awareness walk in Serunuwara on 10 September 2026, to promote recruitment opportunities among local youth.
INS Udaygiri crew joins hands with Sri Lanka Navy in beach cleaning drive
Crew members from the visiting Indian Naval Ship (INS) Udaygiri joined personnel from the Sri Lanka Navy to conduct a beach cleanup along the Galle Face promenade in Colombo today, 10 September 2026.
Bangladesh Defence Adviser calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser at the High Commission of Bangladesh in Sri Lanka, Commodore M Moniruzzaman, called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, at Navy Headquarters today, 10 September 2026.