Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The Special Boat Squadron (SBS) celebrated the completion of Course No. 33 at its Trincomalee Headquarters on 10 April 2026.

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, attended the insignia awarding and passing out ceremony at the invitation of SBS Commanding Officer, Commander Lakmal Weerakkodi.

The ceremony honoured 24 sailors who finished the rigorous training program. After the pinning of insignias, Vice Admiral Banagoda presented awards to those who excelled during the course.

Distinguished Award Winners

·Ordinary Seaman WSA Fernando: Received the Commander SNK Silva Memorial Trophy (Highest Aggregate), Chief Petty Officer KG Shantha Memorial Trophy (Best Sportsman), and Lieutenant Commande...