Event News
Maldives Coast Guard Ship Huravee arrives in Colombo
The Maldives Coast Guard Ship Huravee arrived at the Port of Colombo for replenishment purposes on 02 Mar 26. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions.
03 Mar 2026
SLNS Sagara and Nandimithra return after successful participation in International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN-26 hosted by Indian Navy
Sri Lanka Navy Ships (SLNS) Sagara and Nandimithra sailed back into the Port of Colombo on 27 Feb 26, having proudly flown the Sri Lankan flag at the International Fleet Review (IFR) and MILAN-26 multilateral naval exercise held in India. The vessels were welcomed with traditional naval honours upon their return.
03 Mar 2026
Kachchativu feast draws curtains and Navy lauded for impeccable service
The annual feast of the historic St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchativu was celebrated on a high note on 27 and 28 Feb 26, drawing a vast number of devotees from both Sri Lanka and India. Bringing the event to a successful end, the Sri Lanka Navy earned widespread acclaim for its instrumental role in the proceedings.
03 Mar 2026
INS TARANGINI makes port call in Trincomalee
The Sail Training Ship of the Indian Navy, INS TARANGINI arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on a formal training visit on 27 Feb 26. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions.
27 Feb 2026
Navy’s expertise powers another step towards safe water access in Wariyapola and Kahatagasdigiliya
Two (02) new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, were officially opened on 24 and 25 Feb 26 at the village of Bayawa in Wariyapola and Gonumaruwewa in Kahatagasdigiliya.
27 Feb 2026
Navy’s latest addition P 628 sails for Colombo from Baltimore
The Offshore Patrol Vessel P 628, which was formally handed over to the Sri Lanka Navy by the U.S. Coast Guard in December 2025, departed for Sri Lanka from Baltimore, United States on 20 Feb 25. The home bound journey began, after the modernization work of the ship to suit the operational needs of the Sri Lanka Navy.
23 Feb 2026
Commander of the Navy attends International Fleet Review
The 13th edition of the multilateral naval exercise MILAN hosted by the Indian Navy, will be held from 18 to 26 Feb 26, at Visakhapatnam and in the waters of the Bay of Bengal. SLNS Sagara and Nandimithra represented the Sri Lanka Navy by participating in the International Fleet Review (IFR), a major component of this multilateral naval exercise, held on 18 Feb.
22 Feb 2026
Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet meets with Commander of the Navy
The Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Stephen T. Koehler met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (20 Feb 26). Admiral Koehler arrived in Sri Lanka (19 Feb) on a three-day official visit
21 Feb 2026
Navy supports environmental conservation of Sri Pada precincts
In a contribution to environmental conservation, the Sri Lanka Navy participated in a community outreach initiative on 19 Feb 26, aimed at preserving the ecological balance of the sacred Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) precincts
21 Feb 2026
Comprehensive Fire Response Training to Strengthen Safety Preparedness and Protocols in Emergencies
A specialized Building Firefighting, High-Angle Rope Rescue and Building Rappelling Training Programme conducted for Marine personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) was successfully concluded on 30 Jan 26 at the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake.
21 Feb 2026















