Event News
2026
October
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.
Commodore Prasad Vithanage assumes duties as Deputy Area Commander Northern Naval Area
Commodore Prasad Vithanage officially assumed duties as the new Deputy Area Commander Northern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today, 7 October 2026.
40th Junior Naval Staff Course concludes
The 40th Junior Naval Staff Course (JNSC) concluded at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) today, 7 October 2026, with the closing ceremony presided over by Commandant NMA, Commodore Nalinda Dissanayake.
First-aid training programme held for fishing community at Kirinda fisheries harbour
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted a first-aid training programme for members of the fishing community at Kirinda fisheries harbour today, 7 October ...
Navy, state agencies and fishing community join efforts to curb illegal fishing
A special programme to strengthen efforts to curb illegal fishing practices and protect the marine environment was held today, 6 October 2026, at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee.
Pre - Command Training course commences in Trincomalee
The Pre-Command Training (PCT) course for officers due to take command of naval ships and craft of the Sri Lanka Navy commenced at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 5 October 2026.
Special Children’s Day programme held aboard SLNS Vijayabahu and SLNS Gajabahu
A special Children’s Day programme organised by Sirasa TV was held aboard SLNS Vijayabahu and SLNS Gajabahu at the port of Colombo on, 3 October 2026, marking World Children’s Day.
Colombo Security Conclave members discuss strengthening maritime cooperation to response Marine Pollution
Representatives of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) member states deliberated ways to strengthen cooperation on maritime security and regional security, during a virtual discussion held at the Information Fusion Ce...