USS Spruance of the United States Navy which arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 19th August 2024, departed the island today (20th August), after successfully completing its replenishment operations.

Sri Lanka Navy assisted the conduct of traditional water-cutting ceremony of Sri Dalada Perahara at Gatambe on the morning of today (20th August 2024). As the grand procession (Esala Maha Perahera) of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and 04 Main Devalayas came to an end, this time-honoured ceremony also known as ‘Diya Kepeema’ was performed, on a ritualistic note.

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera donated a wheelchair and crutches to Able Seaman KSP Rodrigo, a disabled retired junior sailor of the Sri Lanka Navy. The donation took place at the Navy Hedquarters, Colombo on 20th August 2024.

Commodore Dhanesh Pathberiya assumed duties as Acting Director General Administration of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (20th August 2024).

USS Spruance of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (19th August 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy warmly welcomed the ship upon its arrival.

Sri Lanka Navy conducted a beach cleaning programme covering the Hikkaduwa beach and Tangalle harbour and beach area today (17th August 2024).

Relinquishing duties to which he was committed about 37 years, the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake retired from naval service today (16th August 2024).

Marking a major advancement in bolstering the Sri Lanka Coast Guard's training capabilities, H.E. Julie Chung, the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, officially inaugurated a Ship-in-a-Box maritime training simulator at the Advanced Training Centre Kirinda of Sri Lanka Coast Guard today (15th August 2024). The ceremony, which signified the handover of the facility to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, was attended by Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana, the Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.

Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumed duties as Commander North Central Naval Area at the North Central Naval Command Headquarters today (15th August 2024).

Commander Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) - Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and representatives of JATF OSB called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (14th August 2024).