Sixty two (62) Midshipmen groomed as naval officers commissioned in Trincomalee
The Passing out Parade and Commissioning Ceremony of sixty two (62) Midshipmen of the 61st Intake of Officer Cadets of Sri Lanka Navy and 35th Intake of Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, underwent training at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), was held in a dignified sequence at NMA, Trincomalee on 12th December 2020. Secretary of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne graced this occasion as the Chief Guest and took the salute at the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.
13 Dec 2020
New AOPV Stores and Workshop Complex declared open at Naval Dockyard
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open a new Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) Stores and Workshop Complex at the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee today (12th December 2020).
12 Dec 2020
23 Navy officers graduated from Defence Services Command and Staff College
The graduation ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Sapugaskanda Course No 14 was held at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre on 11th December 2020. Secretary of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, where Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne also attended.
12 Dec 2020
Foreign Navy Chiefs send compliments on 70th anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy
In view of the 70th anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy which was celebrated on a proud note on 09th December 2020,
10 Dec 2020
Sri Lanka Navy proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary
The Sri Lanka Navy which boasts unmatched achievements and held in high esteem as the country’s First Line of Defence, is proudly celebrating its 70th anniversary today (09th December). As part of the anniversary celebrations, a wide range of events are being held in every naval command , giving prominence to time-honoured naval traditions and religious events, under the directives and guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne. On the sidelines of these celebrations, capital ships of the Sri Lanka Navy have been brought to the anchorage off the Galle Face Green and the ships will be there from 09th to 13th December, with a view to reach the general public with better awareness of the Navy. The central theme of this exhibition is ‘This is Your Navy’ and ‘Know Your Navy’. Arrangements have also been made to make the public known about the prowess and role of these ships, through media.
09 Dec 2020
Commander of the Navy addresses course No. 14 at DSCSC
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (07th December 2020) addressed the course No. 14 at Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Sapugaskanda.
07 Dec 2020
Rear Admiral Vijitha Meddegoda retires from naval service
Upon completion of his naval career spanning over 34 years, Rear Admiral Vijitha Meddegoda retired from the Sri Lanka Navy today (04th December 2020).
04 Dec 2020
French Ambassador meets with Commander Eastern Naval Area
His Excellency Eric LAVERTU, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka met with Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera at the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters in Trincomalee on 01st December 2020.
02 Dec 2020
Incoming and outgoing Defence Advisers at Australian High Commission calls on Commander of the Navy
The outgoing Defence Adviser at the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Group Captain Sean Unwin and his successor Captain Ian Cain called on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (01st December 2020).
01 Dec 2020
Three (03) ships of Russian Federation arrive at port of Trincomalee
The guided missile cruiser ‘Variag’, large anti-submarine ship ‘Admiral Panteleev’ and medium ocean tanker "Pechenga" of the Russian Federation arrived at the port of Trincomalee on 30th November 2020.
01 Dec 2020