Event News
Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe appointed as Director of National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Director General Engineering, Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe as the Director of National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) effective from 27th January 2023.
31 Jan 2023
Navy-built 951st RO plant vested in public at Sella Kataragama
The 951st Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility Project was declared open for community use at Sri Dammanikethana Temple and Pirivena in Sella Kataragama. The opening was held under the patronage of Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Saman Perera today (29th January 2023).
30 Jan 2023
Navy’s latest driving simulator in Welisara: A safe space to learn and improve driving skills
Offering a realistic and safe training experience to the Transport Assistants of the Sri Lanka Navy, a new driving simulator was established at the Naval Driver Training School in Welisara. Meanwhile, the new facility was declared open by the Director General Engineering, Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe on 27th January 2023.
28 Jan 2023
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka meets with Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie J. Chung met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (27th January 2023).
27 Jan 2023
USS Anchorage departs on successful completion of CARAT – 2023
On successful completion of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) – 2023 Exercise, USS ‘Anchorage’ (LPD-23) of the United States Navy departed the island this morning (27th January 2023). Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in compliance with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo.
27 Jan 2023
CARAT – 2023 concludes, strengthening maritime cooperation
The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) – 2023 bilateral exercise successfully concluded in Sri Lanka today (26th January 2023). Hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet in partnership with the Sri Lanka Navy, CARAT – 2023 Exercise was held in Colombo, Trincomalee and Mullikulam from 19th to 25th January.
27 Jan 2023
U.S. Seventh Fleet Vice Commander calls on Commander of the Navy
A U.S. Navy delegation headed by U.S. Seventh Fleet Vice Commander, Rear Admiral Joaquin Martinez de Pinillos called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (26th January 2023).
26 Jan 2023
Defence Adviser at High Commission of Pakistan calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser at High Commission of Pakistan in Colombo, Colonel Muhammed Safdar Khan called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (25th January 2023).
25 Jan 2023
Sea phase of CARAT - 2023 successfully held in western seas
Taking part in the sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise 2023, SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Samudura of the Sri Lanka Navy and ‘USS Anchorage’ of the U.S. Navy successfully conducted a series of naval exercises off Negombo on 22nd and 23rd January 2023.
24 Jan 2023
Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief exercise of CARAT – 2023 gets underway
The Marine Exercise (MAREX) of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2023, commenced in Mullikulam on 21st January 2023 and it was augmented by personnel from the U.S. Marine Corps, Sri Lanka Navy Marines, Special Boat Squadron, Rapid Action Boat Squadron, and Naval Infantrymen. Accordingly, the Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) exercises of MAREX were held at the beach area of Mullikulam in the Northwestern Naval Command today (22nd January).
22 Jan 2023