Event News
2026
November
Rear Admiral Varuna Ferdinandusz assumes duties as Commander Eastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Varuna Ferdinandusz formally assumed duties as the Commander Eastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters in Trincomalee today, 6 November 2026.
Navy Commander delivers guest lecture at National Defence College
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, delivered a guest lecture to senior Tri-Services and Police officers of Course No. 5 at the National Defence College (NDC) in Colombo today, 4 November 2026.
Navy Commander Chief Guest at Prefects' Day of Defence Services College, Colombo
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, attended Prefects' Day at the Defence Services College in Colombo on 3 November 2026, as the Chief Guest.
Remains of Commander Sameera Samarakoon brought to Sri Lanka
The mortal remains of Commander Sameera Samarakoon, who passed away untimely while undergoing medical treatment in India, were brought to Sri Lanka on 3 November by an Indian Air Force aircraft.
Northern Naval Command holds awareness programme for fishing community in Kankesanthurai
The Northern Naval Command hosted an awareness programme and discussion for local fishermen at the Northern Naval Command Headquarters in Kankasanthurei on 3 November 2026.
Navy hands over upgraded infrastructure at Siri Seewali Maha Vidyalaya, Kalutara
The Sri Lanka Navy officially handed over newly completed infrastructure development projects at Siri Seewali Maha Vidyalaya in Hinatiyangala, Kalutara, to its students today, 2 November 2026.
Navy backs 'Aththama' national cleanliness programme with cleanup drives
The Sri Lanka Navy carried out a series of environmental conservation and cleanup programmes across the country on 31 October 2026, supporting the 'Aththama' national cleanliness programme under 'Clean Sri Lanka' init...
October
Fallen veterans of 4th Fast Attack Flotilla commemorated with honour
A commemoration ceremony was held at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today, 31 October 2026, to honour fallen veterans of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4FAF) who laid down their lives on operational duty.
Navy Commander visits Commander Shanthi Bahar Memorial Sailing Club in Trincomalee
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, carried out an observation visit to the Commander Shanthi Bahar Memorial Sailing Club at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today, 31 October 2026.
Upgraded welfare and infrastructure facilities declared open at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, declared open a newly established Mini-Theatre and a renovated yoga space at the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee on 31 October 2026.