Sri Lanka Navy celebrated its 60th year of service, yesterday Dec. 09.

The Navy began its voyage under the name of Ceylon Naval Volunteer Force (CNVF). Thereafter, it was absorbed into the Royal Navy after the World War-II as the Ceylon Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (CRNVR) which eventually turned out to be the Royal Ceylon Navy on 09th of December 1950. In 1972, with the introduction of the first republican constitution, the Royal Ceylon Navy took on its present name, Sri Lanka Navy.

The humble voyage of the Sri Lanka Navy thus begun, has journeyed many a nautical mile gathering fair winds since its inception. It has so far been steered forward by many a stalwart Commanding Officer at the helm. Under their wise command, it has undergone a qualitative as well as a quantitative development in various aspects of the Navy during its history.

Sri Lanka Navy played a pivotal role in eradicating the scourge of LTTE terrorism from the country. Over a wide spectrum of terrains and under varied battle scenarios, naval personnel have proven their prowess, competence and bravery, being well- fortified in their task of protecting the territorial integrity and the sovereignty of the motherland.