CARAT – 2023 concludes, strengthening maritime cooperation
The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) – 2023 bilateral exercise successfully concluded in Sri Lanka today (26th January 2023). Hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet in partnership with the Sri Lanka Navy, CARAT – 2023 Exercise was held in Colombo, Trincomalee and Mullikulam from 19th to 25th January.
26 Jan 2023
U.S. Seventh Fleet Vice Commander calls on Commander of the Navy
A U.S. Navy delegation headed by U.S. Seventh Fleet Vice Commander, Rear Admiral Joaquin Martinez de Pinillos called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (26th January 2023).
26 Jan 2023
Defence Adviser at High Commission of Pakistan calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser at High Commission of Pakistan in Colombo, Colonel Muhammed Safdar Khan called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (25th January 2023).
25 Jan 2023
Sea phase of CARAT - 2023 successfully held in western seas
Taking part in the sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise 2023, SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Samudura of the Sri Lanka Navy and ‘USS Anchorage’ of the U.S. Navy successfully conducted a series of naval exercises off Negombo on 22nd and 23rd January 2023.
24 Jan 2023
Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief exercise of CARAT – 2023 gets underway
The Marine Exercise (MAREX) of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2023, commenced in Mullikulam on 21st January 2023 and it was augmented by personnel from the U.S. Marine Corps, Sri Lanka Navy Marines, Special Boat Squadron, Rapid Action Boat Squadron, and Naval Infantrymen. Accordingly, the Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) exercises of MAREX were held at the beach area of Mullikulam in the Northwestern Naval Command today (22nd January).
22 Jan 2023
High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka meets Commander Northern Naval Area
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, H.E. Tareq Md Ariful Islam met the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Aruna Tennekoon at the Command Headquarters today (22nd January 2023).
22 Jan 2023
Marine Exercise of CARAT-2023 commences in Mullikulam
The Marine Exercise of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2023, commenced in Mullikulam today (21st January 2023). The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Commanding Officer SLNS Barana, Captain Sanjeewa Kodikara and Company Commander, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines of U.S. Marine Corps, Captain Shan Mandrayar.
21 Jan 2023
High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka meets Commander North Central Naval Area
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, H.E. Tareq Md Ariful Islam met the Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma at the Command Headquarters today (21st January 2023).
21 Jan 2023
CARAT-2023 brings musical extravaganza to Colombo
Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2023, the bilateral exercise hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet, got underway in Sri Lanka on 19th January 2023. As part of a series of public performances and exchanges between both partners, the bands of Sri Lanka Navy and the U.S. 7th Fleet brought a musical extravaganza to Colombo, where the first show was held at the premises of Colombo Lighthouse on the evening of 20th January.
21 Jan 2023
Commander of the Navy calls on Admiral of the Fleet, Wasantha Karannagoda
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera called on Admiral of the Fleet, Wasantha Karannagoda in Ethul Kotte, Colombo today (20th January 2023).
21 Jan 2023