Naval Dockyard in Northern Naval Command recognized with certification of ISO 45001:2018
The awarding of ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Management System certificate to the Naval Dockyard in Northern Naval Command was held at Fort Hammenhiel Resort Karainagar on 21st July 2022. The event was held under the patronage of Director General/ Chief Executive Officer of Standards Institution, Sri Lanka, Dr (Mrs) Siddika Senarathne and Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Aruna Thennakoon.
24 Jul 2022
Defence Secretary paid floral tribute to War Hero Monument in Trincomalee
A ceremony to commemorate fallen war veterans was held under the auspices of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) and with the attendance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne was held at the War Hero Monument in the Naval Dockyard Trincomalee this morning (23rd July 2022). Recalling those brave souls of the nation, who made enormous sacrifices for the defence of the country, the Defence Secretary and Commander of the Navy paid floral tributes to them at the War Hero Monument.
23 Jul 2022
Thirty-six (36) Midshipmen bestowed to the nation after dignified commissioning ceremony in Trincomalee
The commissioning of Midshipmen of the 35th (Technical) and 36th intakes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was held triumphantly at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee on 22nd July 2022. The eventful ceremony marked the culmination of the basic training period of 36 Midshipmen who were groomed as prospective naval officers at KDU and NMA. At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) graced the event as the Chief Guest and took the salute.
23 Jul 2022
Commander of the Navy extends best wishes to newly appointed U.S. Defence Attaché
An official interaction among the Defence Attaché designate at the Embassy of United States in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony C. Nelson, the incumbent U.S. Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Travis Cox and Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne was held at the Navy Headquarters today (19th July 2022).
19 Jul 2022
10th edition of Sri Lanka Navy Journal launched
A copy of the 10th edition of the Sri Lanka Navy Journal published by the Naval Research Wing was presented to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne by Head of Naval Research Wing, Captain Aruna Wijayawardana at the Navy Headquarters today (15th July 2022).
15 Jul 2022
Rear Admiral Aruna Tennekoon assumes command of Northern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Aruna Tennekoon today (12th July 2022) assumed office as Commander Northern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters.
12 Jul 2022
Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy
Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy effective from 09th July 2022. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne handed over the letter of appointment to the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy and expressed his best wishes to him at the Navy Headquarters today (12th July 2022).
12 Jul 2022
Newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Navy Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera meets Commander of the Navy
The President and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, effective from 09th July 2022. The newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Navy met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (12th July) at the Navy Headquarters where Commander of the Navy officially handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera and extended him best wishes.
12 Jul 2022
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumes duties as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumed duties as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force at the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters in Welisara today (11th July 2022).
11 Jul 2022
Rear Admiral Upul De Silva retires from naval service
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed for about 36 years, the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Upul De Silva retired from naval service today (09th July 2022).
09 Jul 2022