Event News
2026
October
INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi arrives in Colombo
Three (3) ships belonging to the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi, arrived in Sri Lanka today, 26 October 2026, on a formal visit. The visiting ships were welcomed by t...
Irregular Migration Liaison Officer at New Zealand High Commission calls on Commander Northern Naval Area
Mrs. Sonya Douglas, the Liaison Officer for Irregular Migration at New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, called on the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana today, 26 October 2026, at the N...
USS Canberra (LCS-30) makes port call in Colombo
The United States Navy ship USS Canberra (LCS-30) arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning, 26 October 2026 for replenishment purposes. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval ...
Lieutenant Commander Madushika Kathriarachchi receives U.S. Naval Postgraduate School Master’s Degree
Lieutenant Commander Madushika Kathriarachchi has been awarded a master's degree in Defence Logistics Management from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey. The degree was presented by U.S. Ambassador t...
Commodore Thanuja Shamenda assumes duties as Deputy Area Commander North Central Naval Area
Commodore Thanuja Shamenda formally assumed duties as the Deputy Area Commander North Central Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today, 26 October 2026.
SLNS Gajabahu sets sail for India to join inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Gajabahu set sail today, 25 October 2026 for India to take part in the inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise. The ship departed from the port of Colombo amid a traditional naval fare...
Northern Naval Command Quiz Competition – 2026 concludes successfully
The grand finale of the Northern Naval Command Quiz Competition – 2026 was successfully held on 23 October 2026 at SLNS Uththara. The event was graced by Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana.
Instructor Technical Course trainees showcase oratory skills
A debate tournament was held at SLNS Nipuna, Boossa in the Southern Naval Command on 22 October 2026 for naval personnel following the Instructor Technical Course (06/2026).
Navy strengthens marine engineering expertise through collaboration
The Sri Lanka Navy hosted a technical engagement with representatives from Yanmar Asia Singapore Corporation and Browns Group Industries (PVT) Ltd at the Navy Headquarters on 22 October 2026. The session aimed to stre...
U.S. delegation calls on Commander Western Naval Area
A delegation from the U.S. Space Forces Pacific (SPACEPAC) and U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, led by Lieutenant Colonel Shumpei Fujimura, Head of Security Cooperation for SPACEPAC visited the Western Naval Command Headqua...