SLCGS SURAKSHA PROUDLY CELEBRATED HER 09TH SHIP’S DAY ANNIVERSARY

SLCGS Suraksha proudly celebrated her 09^th Ship’s Day Anniversary on 21^st October 2026 at the Port of Colombo, marked by traditional naval customs, including the Commanding Officer’s Division and a “Badakana”

As part of the celebrations, a softball cricket tournament was held on 11^th October 2026 at the Port of Colombo, with the participation of 11 teams representing various Sri Lanka Navy fleet units and Sri Lanka Coast Guard units, promoting unity, camaraderie, sportsmanship and teamwork.

Furthermore, a series of religious observances were conducted onboard and ashore to invoke blessings for the ship and her crew. These included a Bodhi Pooja at Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo, a Bana sermon and Pirith chanting ceremony onboard, prayers at St. Anthony’s Shrine, Kochchikade, and a Shramadana campaign at Sri Bodhirajaramaya Temple, Mattakuliya.

These commemorative activities collectively reflected the rich traditions, religious harmony, unity and camaraderie of SLCGS Suraksha, making the 09^th Ship’s Day Anniversary a memorable occasion for the ship and her crew.