Navy renders assistance to arrest persons engaged in illegal activities
The Navy has rendered assistance to take 22 suspects including a woman into custody for engaging in illegal activities at several locations of the country. Accordingly, 16 persons engaged in illegal fishing activities, 4 persons including a woman possessing Kerala Cannabis and 2 suspects possessing heroin were apprehended by the Navy.
17 Sep 2017
SLNS Sayura and Sagara return home on completion of successful naval exercise
The Offshore Patrol Vessels of the Sri Lanka Navy, SLNS Sayura and Sagara returned to Sri Lanka today (17th September 2017) on successful completion of ‘Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise – SLINEX 2017.
17 Sep 2017
OPV provided by the Indian Government arrives at the Colombo harbour
The Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) provided by the Indian Government to the Sri Lanka Navy, in a bid to expand its operational capabilities, arrived at the Colombo harbour this morning (16 September 2017).
16 Sep 2017
30 young officers complete Sub Lieutenant Technical Course
The certificate awarding ceremony of 19th Sub Lieutenant Technical (Executive) Course, conducted by the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee, was held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium on 15th September 2017.
16 Sep 2017
Navy recovers the body of a foreigner dragged underwater by a crocodile
The Navy was able to recover the body of a foreigner who had been snatched by a crocodile today(14 September).
15 Sep 2017
Navy Commander observes Cormorant Strike VIII FTX
The joint tri-services Field Training Exercise (FTX), 'Cormorant Strike VIII - 2017', organized by the Sri Lanka Army for the 8th consecutive year, is taking place covering the Eastern Province. The State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene and the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Kapila Waidyaratne, PC, were also present today (14 September 2017) to witness the troops in action staging a simulated multi-pronged joint amphibious attack on enemy hideouts.
14 Sep 2017
Commander of the Navy meets Archbishop of Colombo&nbs
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah met the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith and received his blessings at the Bishop House in Colombo today (13 September 2017).
13 Sep 2017
SLN’s 4RU personnel rescue 02 persons drowning in Gregory Lake
Naval personnel attached to the Sri Lanka Navy’s Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU) rescued two persons from drowning in the Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya yesterday (12 September 2017).
13 Sep 2017
NSVU warmly welcomes new President
The members of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU) warmly welcomed its new President, Mrs. Thiruni Sinniah during a ceremony held at the Navy Headquarters today (12 September 2017).
12 Sep 2017
Training module on PM CCSMEE commences in Welisaraී
A training module on Preventive Medicine and Casualty Care Subject Matter Expert Exchange got off the ground at the naval base SLNS Gemunu in Welisara yesterday (11 September 2017). The US Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) is conducting the training engagement for the personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy.
12 Sep 2017