Navy Commander calls on Admiral of the Fleet, Wasantha Karannagoda
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who was appointed as the 24th Commander of Sri Lanka Navy paid a courtesy call on Admiral of the Fleet, Wasantha Karannagoda in Ethul Kotte on 10th August 2020.
11 Aug 2020
Boossa Naval Quarantine Centre releases 27 individuals
Twenty seven (27) individuals who stayed at the Boossa Naval Quarantine Centre in Galle left for their homes during the past few days, on successful completion of quarantine process.
10 Aug 2020
Navy lends hand for beach cleaning campaigns
Taking an interest in beach cleaning efforts with a view to maintain an unspoiled coastal belt around the island, Sri Lanka Navy launched several beach clean-up drives in northern and southern parts of the island during the past week.
10 Aug 2020
Navy-built RO plant vested in the general public
Being one of the forerunners in the national effort in eradication of the chronic kidney disease from the country, Sri Lanka Navy established its 758th Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at Panama today (07th August 2020).
07 Aug 2020
4th Fast Attack Flotilla welcomes new Commanding Officer
Captain Harsha De Silva today (07th August 2020) took over duties as the new Commanding Officer of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla, which is renowned as the ‘teeth arm’ of Sri Lanka Navy.
07 Aug 2020
Commander of the Navy visits Navy General Hospital
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne made an inspection visit to the Navy General Hospital in Welisara on 06th August 2020. This turned out to be his very first visit to the Navy General Hospital, upon assumption of duties as Commander of the Navy.
07 Aug 2020
Rear Admiral Muditha Gamage retires from naval service
Upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over three decades, Rear Admiral Muditha Gamage retired from the naval service today (07th August 2020).
07 Aug 2020
Fifteen (15) more quarantined individuals proceed homewards
Another 15 individuals who successfully completed their quarantine period at the Boossa and Kalpitiya Naval Quarantine Centres proceeded homewards today (07th August 2020).
07 Aug 2020
Command of SLNS ‘Sayura’ changes hands
Captain Buddhika Rupasinghe took over command as the new Commanding Officer of the Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Sayura today (06th August 2020).
06 Aug 2020
Ex P 419 developed into floating damage control simulator
Having developed into a floating damage control platform, the ex P 419 craft, which had already been cast aside from operational service, was handed over for the training purposes of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla on 05th August 2020. The simple ceremony held in a bid to mark this occasion was presided over by Commander Eastern Naval Area.
06 Aug 2020