Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, who was appointed as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, (FOCNF) assumed duties at the office of FOCNF in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today (04 Apr 25).

In a prominent display of cooperation and environmental stewardship, the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) joined forces for a coastal cleanup initiative at the iconic Galle Face on 03 Apr 25. The event which exhibited the camaraderie of both maritime forces, brought together naval personnel from the visiting JMSDF BUNGO and ETAJIMA as well as the Sri Lanka Navy.

The Sri Lanka Navy on 03 Apr 25 bade farewell to Rear Admiral Thushara Karunatunga who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.

Naval personnel on 28 and 29 Mar 25 embarked on a thrilling expedition to Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak), while fostering health and well-being among personnel within the Navy. The event was attended by a group of 34 staff members of the Directorate of Policy and Planning, under the supervision of its Acting Director.

The Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 02 Apr 25.

The President of Sri Lanka Naval Association, Rear Admiral Manil Mendis (Retd) met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 02 Apr 25.

In a commendable display of Naval Social Responsibility, a blood donation drive organized by the Eastern Naval Command was held at the District General Hospital Trincomalee on 01 Apr 25.

Demonstrating its continued commitment to social responsibility and empowerment, the Sri Lanka Navy threw its weight behind to transform the teaching-learning environment and infrastructure development at Mawathupola Muslim Maha Vidyalaya in Kandy from 18 to 29 Mar 25. The initiative was launched as part of the nationwide programme aimed at fostering an educational atmosphere at schools, centered on the theme "A School Full of Happiness.”

The 10th Fast Attack Craft (FAC) Course in Irregular Warfare, conducted by the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (FAF4), concluded on a successful note in Trincomalee, marking another milestone in the training calendar of FAF4. The certificate awarding ceremony, held at the FAF4 Headquarters, was presided over by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) BUNGO and ETAJIMA arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit this morning (01 Apr 25). The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.