The Sri Lanka Navy, under the sponsorship of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), hosted a course on Maritime Boarding Exercise with Radiological & Nuclear Incident Scenarios at the Special Boat Squadron Headquarters and Sobar Island Resort, Trincomalee from 08th to 19th July 2024. The certificate awarding of the course was held under the patronage of the Chief of the Defence Forces, Seychelles, Brigadier Michael Rosette on 19th July.

The Navy successfully conducted a practical exercise on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) hazards at Ashroff Jetty, Trincomalee on 19th July 2024. CBRN hazards pose significant threats to both public safety and security due to their potential for catastrophic consequences.