SLNS Suranimila departs for Maldives to participate in DOSTI XVII – 2026

SLNS Suranimila set sail on 14 Jan 26 from the Port of Colombo to Male, Maldives, to join the Trilateral Maritime Exercise DOSTI XVII – 2026, hosted by the Maldives National Defence Force for 17th time. The vessel was ceremoniously sent off from Colombo, following traditional naval customs.

DOSTI XVII – 2026 is planned from 16 to 19 January in Male. Participating in this exercise will further strengthen the strong maritime security cooperation between India, Sri Lanka and Maldives.

Additionally, taking part in this nature of naval exercises would open new avenues to the Sri Lanka Navy to build inter-operability with regional partners, exchange best practices and procedures in maritime operations and identify new challenges in maritime domain.