Event News
Eastern Naval Command conducts blood donation campaign
As part of another Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, a blood donation campaign was held at the Command Hospital of Eastern Naval Command on 16th January 2023.
19 Jan 2023
Navy receives state-of-the-art camera used for advanced underwater shooting
Naval personnel who followed the Forensic Diving Course at the Hulhumalé Coast Guard Base of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) presented an Olympus TG - 06 underwater camera and peripherals to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (18th January 2023). As part of the European Union Critical Maritime Routes in Indian Ocean (EU CRIMARIO) Programme, the Gendarmerie Law Enforcement Forces of France has organized this Forensic Diving Course.
18 Jan 2023
Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka meets Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, H. E. Hideaki MIZUKOSHI met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (18th January 2023).
18 Jan 2023
Commander of the Navy embarks on first official visit to Northern Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 16th January 2023 embarked on his first official visit to the Northern Naval Command, after assuming the command as the 25th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. During this visit, he also addressed officers and sailors in the Northern Naval Command with regard to the way forward, intentions and operational readiness of the Sri Lanka Navy.
17 Jan 2023
Rear Admiral Harindra Ekanayake honoured in farewell salute
Sri Lanka Navy today (15th January 2023) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Harindra Ekanayake who relinquished naval duties to which he was committed for nearly 34 years.
15 Jan 2023
INS ‘Delhi’ arrives at port of Trincomalee
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Delhi’ arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on a formal visit this morning (15th January 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
15 Jan 2023
Commander of the Navy pays courtesy call on Prime Minister, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena at the Prime Minister’s office today (13th January 2023).
13 Jan 2023
Rear Admiral Saman Perera assumes command of Southern Naval Command
Rear Admiral Saman Perera assumed office as Commander Southern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (13th January 2023).
13 Jan 2023
Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area
Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (12th January 2023).
12 Jan 2023
Commander of the Navy addresses naval personnel in Eastern Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 11th January 2023 graced the ‘Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta - 2023’ as the Chief Guest. During this visit, he also took time off to address a cross section of officers and sailors attached to the Eastern Naval Command at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium in the Naval and Maritime Academy - Trincomalee.
12 Jan 2023