The Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum (IPESF) 2023, co-hosted by the US lndo- Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) commenced at Shangri-La Colombo today (14th August 2023). The inauguration of the forum, held in a dignified sequence, was graced by the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Chung, Senior Adviser to the President on Climate Change, Mr. Ruwan Wijewardene, Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and a host of distinguished invitees.

As part of its social responsibility initiatives, the Navy organised a blood donation campaign at SLNS Thammanna in Thalaimannar on 12th August 2023. The donation campaign was held with a view to replenish blood requirement of the blood transfusion center of District General Hospital, Mannar.

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy warship HAI YANG 24 HAO which arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit on 10th August departed the island on successful completion of visit today (12th August).

In a generous gesture aimed at enhancing healthcare facilities, the Hospital Services Council of Sri Lanka today (11th August 2023) provided essential medical equipment to the Navy General Hospital in Welisara. The Sylvia Lanka Foundation and NHS Trust in the United Kingdom have provided this consignment of equipment to the social responsibility project being implemented under the patronage of Director of Hospital Services Council Sri Lanka, Ven. Rajawelle Subuthi Thera.

Commodore Kosala Warnakulasooriya who was appointed as the Chief Hydrographer of the Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service (SLNHS) assumed duties at the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) today (10th August 2023).

The awards ceremony of ‘BestWeb.lk 2023’ was held at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte on 09th August 2023. At the ceremony, the Sri Lanka Navy received the gold and bronze awards won by the official website of Sri Lanka Navy in the Government Category and Overall Category respectively. The respective awards were presented to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (10th August 2023).

The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warship HAI YANG 24 HAO arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (10th August 2023).

Upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over thirty five (35) years, Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma retired from the naval service today (10th August 2023).

The Chief Hydrographer of the Navy, Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma handed over the Bathymetric Fair Sheet of Valaichchenai Lagoon to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (08th August 2023). The Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service has prepared this Bathymetric Fair Sheet upon a survey of underwater topography of the Valaichchenai Lagoon, to identify a safe entrance to the Valaichchenai fisheries harbour in Batticaloa.

The annual feast of St Anne's Church Thalawila, Kalpitiya was held on a successful note, with the attendance of a large group of devotees on 06th August 2023. The special service of the church festival was conducted by Rt. Rev. Dr. Valence Mendis.