Upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over thirty-five (35) years, Rear Admiral Asanga Ranasuriya retired from the naval service today (20th October 2023).

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Airavat’ which arrived in Colombo on 18th October 2023 on a formal visit, departed the island today (19th October). The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo.

The 983rd Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility Project was declared open for community use at Thuparamaya in Anuradhapura. The opening was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera today (18th October 2023).

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Airavat’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (18th October 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

11th Navy to Navy Staff Talks – Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy today (17 October 2023) commenced at the Light House Galley, Colombo. On the sidelines of this, the head of Indian Navy delegation, Rear Admiral Nirbhay Bapna who is also the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff – Foreign Cooperation and Liaison called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters.

Defence Adviser of the High Commission of Kenya in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Basil Mwambingu Mwakale called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (17th October March 2022).

Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI BIMA SUCI – 945’ which arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit on 14th October 2023 departed the island on 15th October. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the BAROUE class training ship at the port of Colombo.

United States Naval Ship (USNS) BRUNSWICK which arrived at the port of Colombo on 11th October 2023, departed the island on successful completion of the formal visit today (15th October).

Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI BIMA SUCI – 945’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit this morning (14th October 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions.

The Galle Dialogue 2023 International Maritime Conference, held under the theme "Emerging New Order in the Indian Ocean," concluded on 13th October 2023 with resounding success, marking a significant milestone in charting the course for the future of maritime affairs in the region. The 11th edition of Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and Geopolitical Cartographer (GC), commenced on 12th October at the Jetwing Lighthouse in Galle. The inaugural ceremony of Galle Dialogue 2023 was held under the patronage of the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe and with the esteemed presence of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, dignitaries and distinguished guests. Maritime representatives from 42 countries, along with 11 international organizations attended the conference to engage in comprehensive discussions on the challenges and opportunities in the Indian Ocean.