The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship AKEBONO which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit, departed the island today (31 Oct 25). The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.

In a significant step to deepen bilateral naval cooperation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) successfully conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the western seas on 31 OCT 25.

Demonstrating its deep reverence, the Sri Lanka Navy held the Naval Flag Blessing Ceremony and Kanchuka Puja under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, along with the attendance of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anusha Banagoda on 30 and 31 October 25.

The Sri Lanka Navy extended vital diving assistance on 27 Oct 25 to restore the worn-out sluice gate of the Sembukuliya Tank in Mahakumbukkadawala, Puttalam.

As part of the series of events commemorating its 75th anniversary, along with World Oral Health Day and Children’s Day, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a mobile dental clinic at the Sirisumana Dhamma School in Veyangoda on 26 Oct 25.

Navy receives a set of firearms of Onboard Security Teams (OBST) on 30 Oct 25, as part of maritime security operations project to provide services and facilities to foreign Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC).

The Malaysian Coast Guard Ship ‘KM BENDAHARA’ which called at the Port of Colombo for replenishment purposes, departed the island on 30 Oct 25. In keeping with time- honoured naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of Colombo.

Crew members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship AKEBONO, arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit, joined hands with the Sri Lanka Navy in a beach cleaning programme held at Galle Face on the morning of 29 Oct 25.

As part of the island-wide tree planting campaign, launched by the Navy in commemoration of its 75th anniversary falling on 09 December, the Southern Naval Command successfully executed the initiative on 27 Oct 25.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship AKEBONO arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit this morning (28 Oct 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.