The Commandant of the Naval and Maritime Academy, Commodore YN Jayarathna, senior officers representing Naval Headquarters and Eastern Naval Command, Directing Staff of the NMA, parents, and school children of Tissa School, Trincomalee and well-wishers were also present at the parade.

The ceremony; held on completion of the six -months of arduous training at the NMA, and as well as on-board various fleet units, was held in keeping with the time-honoured customs and traditions of the Navy. The event concluded with a spectacular cultural performance presented by the Navy Cultural Troupe and a band display of the Sri Lanka Navy band, drawing the glamorous parade to a fitting conclusion.

Lieutenant (E) P Gowthaman won the award for the Best Direct Entry Officer of the Intake and his book prize was presented by the Commandant at a special ceremony held at the Naval Institute on same day afternoon in the presence of parents and the Directing Staff of the NMA.