Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera appointed as Chief of Staff of the Navy
His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa the President and Commander-in- Chief of Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka appointed Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy with effect from 12th September 2020. Accordingly, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera today (14th September) and expresse
14 Sep 2020
Passing out Parade of Direct Entry officers & Commissioning of Service Entry candidates held at NMA
A colourful ceremony saw the passing out of 13 Direct Entry officers of Executive and Logistic branches from 1/2019 intake and commissioning of 06 Service Entry candidates of 1/2019 batch at the main parade ground of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 11th September 2020. The event was graced by Commander Western Naval Area, as the Chief Guest.
12 Sep 2020
Commander of the Navy Chief Guest at SBS insignia awarding ceremony
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne presided over a ceremony held at the SBS Headquarters, Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee on 10th September 2020, to award insignia to 03 officers and 29 sailors of the 27th intake of the Navy's Special Boats Squadron (SBS), on successful completion of their training.
12 Sep 2020
Commander of the Navy visits Eastern Naval Command
After assuming office as the 24th Commander of Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne paid his maiden visit to the Eastern Naval Command on 10th September 2020.
12 Sep 2020
Rear Admiral Sanath Uthpala assumes office as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force
Rear Admiral Sanath Uthpala assumed office as the Commandant Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) at the VNF Headquarters, on 09th September 2020.
11 Sep 2020
SLNS Rangalla proudly celebrates 53rd anniversary
The 53rd anniversary of SLNS Rangalla was celebrated on a grand note on 09th September 2020.
11 Sep 2020
Commander of the Navy visits ICGS Ameya
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne met with the Commanding Officer of Indian Coast Guard Ship Ameya, Commandant (JG) AK Pandey in Trincomalee today (10th September 2020) and expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the all-out support rendered by the Indian Coast Guard in managing the disaster situation onboard MT New Diamond.
10 Sep 2020
US Defence Attaché calls on Commander of the Navy
A delegation led by the Defence Attaché of the US Embassy in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Travis Cox called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters on 09th September 2020.
10 Sep 2020
Navy built Reverse Osmosis System vested upon public in Ampara District
As another step of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant installed at Poolawala Maha Viharaya in Mahaoya, Ampara declared open for community use on 07th September 2020.
09 Sep 2020
Navy persists in its passion to maintain clean coastal belt
Continuing its commitment to conserve the environment, the Navy carried out several beach cleaning programmes in Northern, Southern and Eastern Naval Areas, during the past week.
08 Sep 2020