Event News
2026
October
Commodore Buddhika Rupasinghe takes over as Director Naval Inspectorate
Commodore Buddhika Rupasinghe officially assumed duties as the new Director Naval Inspectorate of the Sri Lanka Navy at Navy Headquarters today, 12 October 2026.
Captain Anuruddha Herath assumes duties as Acting Commodore Superintendent of Health (West)
Captain Anuruddha Herath assumed duties as the Acting Commodore Superintendent of Health (West) at the Navy General Hospital (NGH) in Colombo today, 12 October 2026.
Navy’s expertise powers another step towards safe drinking water access to community in Tissamaharama
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy as part of its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, was declared open for community use today, 12 October 2026, at Ellagala Junior School in Tissama...
Mental health awareness programme conducted for naval personnel
The Sri Lanka Navy hosted an awareness programme on 10 October 2026 to promote psychological well-being among its personnel, marking World Mental Health Day.
323 Recruits pass out through portals of SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa
A total of 323 recruits of the 265th intake of Regular and Volunteer Naval Forces passed out at the main parade ground of SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa on 10 October 2026, following the successful completion of their basic ...
Naval personnel complete medical laboratory training course at the Open University of Sri Lanka
Fifteen (15) Sri Lanka Navy Medical Assistants received certificates today, 9 October 2026, after successfully completing a short-term training course in medical laboratory technology conducted by the Open University ...
USS Tulsa departs Colombo
The U.S. Navy ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) set sail from the port of Colombo today, 09 October 2026. On her departure, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a traditional naval farewell to the ship.
Navy conducts ISPS security exercise at Galle Port
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted an International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) exercise at the Galle Port premises today, 8 October 2026.
Indigenously developed L 12V 180 Hybrid Engine Simulator declared open in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy unveiled an indigenously designed and developed L 12V 180 Hybrid Engine Simulator at the Fast Gun Boat (FGB) Workshop of the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee. The simulator was inaugurated on 7 October...
U.S. Navy ship USS Tulsa arrives in Colombo for replenishment visit
The U.S. Navy ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning, 7 October 2026 for replenishment purposes. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions.