Event News

A delegation from the Combined Maritime Forces’ Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (24 Mar 25). The delegation was led by Commander CTF-150, Commodore Rodger Ward.

The Sri Lanka Navy hosted the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) sponsored Regional Maritime Law Enforcement Instructor Course and Regional VBSS Fishing Vessel Boarding Officer Course at Special Boat Squadron Headquarters in Trincomalee. The courses concluded with a certificate awarding ceremony at Sober Island Resort on 20 Mar 25.

Marking the successful completion of an intensive programme, the 36th Junior Naval Staff Course culminated in a graduation ceremony held at the Auditorium of Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee on 22 Mar 25. The ceremony was presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, as the chief guest, with the attendance of the Deputy Chief of Staff and Commander Eastern Naval Area Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe.

In a ceremony marked by pride and tradition, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at the invitation of Commanding Officer SBS, Commander Lakmal Weerakkodi, graced the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) insignia awarding and passing out ceremony held at SBS Headquarters, Trincomalee on 22 Mar 25. The dignified event which saw 02 officers and 34 sailors successfully completing their course (No 32), was a testament to the arduous SBS training and dedication of the naval personnel. The event was also dignified by the presence of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anusha Banagoda.

Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) MURASAME arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (22 Mar 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

The Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Admiral Samuel J. Paparo met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (21 Mar 25).

Highlighting its steadfast commitment to social responsibility and empowerment, the Sri Lanka Navy engaged in fostering supportive school environment initiatives at Buddhist Primary School, Kadawatha, Sri Pemananda Maha Vidyalaya, Kadawatha, Mayadunna Primary School, Parakandeniya and Embaraluwa Mihindu Junior School, Weliweriya on 18 Mar 25. The events were part of a countrywide programme focused on cultivating an educational environment that promotes national values, social ethics, and environmental sustainability, under the theme "A School Full of Happiness."

Demonstrating its continued commitment to social responsibility and empowerment, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted an environmental enhancement initiative at Mullivaikkal West Junior School in Mullaitivu on 15 Mar 25. The initiative was launched as part of the nationwide programme aimed at fostering an educational atmosphere that upholds national values, incorporates social ethics, and prioritizes environmental sustainability, centered on the theme "A School Full of Happiness."

A Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) delegation headed by the Commandant, Major General Shantha Hewage on 17 Mar 25 embarked on a visit to the Western Naval Command, as part of an academic event of DSCSC Course No 19.

The French Navy Ship PROVENCE which arrived in Sri Lanka on 16 Mar 25 on an official visit, departed the island on 19 Mar. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.