Event News
2026
September
Workshop on standard operating procedures for radiological and nuclear emergencies held in Colombo
A five-day workshop to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for responding to radiological and nuclear emergencies within Sri Lanka’s territorial waters began at the Lighthouse Galley in Colombo today, 21 Sept...
Navy’s expertise powers another step towards safe drinking water access to community
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open for community use on 18 September 2026 at the village of Bulathwalkandura in Minipe, Kandy.
Sri Lanka Naval Association holds 47th anniversary and Annual General Meeting in Welisara
The Sri Lanka Naval Association celebrated its 47th anniversary and held its Annual General Meeting at the Wave n' Lake Hall in Welisara on 19 September 2026.
SLNS Sindurala arrives in Visakhapatnam for SLINEX 2026
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Sindurala arrived at the port of Visakhapatnam in India on 17 September 2026, to participate in the bilateral naval exercise 'SLINEX – 2026'. The Indian Navy formally welcomed the SLN vesse...
Navy launches island-wide coastal clean-up for International Coastal Cleanup Day
The Sri Lanka Navy launched a comprehensive coastal clean-up drive across Naval Commands today, 19 September 2026, to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day and National Marine Resources Conservation Week.
Japanese Ambassador visits Navy-built transitional shelter site in Nuwara Eliya
H.E. Akio Isomata, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, visited the 'Unique View' village in Nuwara Eliya on 18 September 2026, to inspect a transitional shelter site built with the manpower of the Sri Lanka Navy for fam...
Anti-Submarine Warfare in spotlight at exhibition ‘The Abyss’ at SLNS Nipuna
The Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) School of SLNS Nipuna launched a three-day exhibition and submarine simulation under the theme ‘The Abyss,’ running from 18 to 20 September 2026. The event was inaugurated by Rear Admi...
New Commanding Officer assumes command of SLNS Udara
Commander Deshapriya Maldeniya assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of SLNS Udara at the CNAD pier in the Naval Dockyard Trincomalee today, 18 September 2026.
New Commanding Officer takes helm of SLNS Ranarisi & Abheetha II
Commander Mangala Karunarathna officially assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of SLNS Ranarisi & SLNS Abheetha II during a formal ceremony at the CNAD pier in the Naval Dockyard Trincomalee today, 18 Septembe...
VNF Annual Training Camp 2026 concludes on successful note in Welisara
The Annual Training Camp 2026 of the Sri Lanka Volunteer Naval Force concluded with a ceremonial division inspection and parade at Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters in Welisara today, 17 September 2026.