Event News
2026
August
Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta 2026 begins in Trincomalee
The sixth Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta commenced off Dutch Bay in Trincomalee on 19 August, featuring officer under-trainees from six countries.
Navy conducts basic life support training for fishing community
The Navy conducted a basic first aid training programme for members of the fishing community at the Hambantota Fisheries Harbour on 18 August 2026.
Deputy Minister of Defence Reviews Navy’s Security and Operational Readiness
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an official visit to the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters at Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) on 18 August.
Navy Commander commends civilians for their rescue support
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando commended civilians in Angulana who helped rescue 11 naval personnel after a Navy’s Fast Attack Craft P 4447 ran into distress off the coast on 15 August 2026.
UNODC official calls on Navy Commander
Ms. Siji Song, the Officer-in-Charge of the UNODC Programme Office in Sri Lanka, called on Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, the Commander of the Navy at the Navy Headquarters today, 18 August 2026.
Navy persists in search operation for missing officer
Search operations are still actively underway for the missing naval officer, for the fourth consecutive day (18 August 2026).
Navy empowers fishing community with first aid training in Point Pedro
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Mass Media and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, has launched a series of first aid training programmes aimed at empowering the fis...
Commander of the Navy calls on Minister of Health and Mass Media
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando called on the Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa at the Ministry of Health today, 17 August 2026.
Navy’s contribution to vocational training recognized
A ceremony marking the award of one million National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) certificates in Sri Lanka recognised the Sri Lanka Navy's contribution to the development of vocational education and training in the...
Naval officers update on Indian Ocean strategic dynamics
Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage (Retd) delivered a lecture on “Contemporary Global Scene: The Indian Ocean and Sri Lanka” to officers serving in the Eastern Naval Command on 16 August 2026.