Sri Lanka Navy receives the largest AOPV from India
The Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) ceremoniously delivered the 1st Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), constructed at the Indian ship building facility, to Sri Lanka Navy today (July, 22).
22 Jul 2017
Eight Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters
Fast Attack Craft belonging to the Northern Naval Command arrested 8 Indian fishing poachers engaged in illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan territorial waters, about 15 nm north of Point Pedro today (July, 21).
21 Jul 2017
State Minister of Defence visits JMSDF Flag Ship Izumo
The State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardena paid a visit onboard JMSDF Izumo, the Flag Ship of Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, today (July, 21).
21 Jul 2017
Seven suspects nabbed with a stock of five ocean Thresher Sharks
On receipt of an intelligence tip-off to the Navy, a group of Coast Guard personnel arrested a catch of 5 ocean Thresher sharks and 7 personnel engaged in the illegal activity at Tangalle Fisheries Harbour yesterday (20th July).
21 Jul 2017
New Wardroom at SLNS Thambapanni declared open by Commander of the Navy
The newly constructed Wardroom of SLNS Thambapanni in Puttalam was ceremonially declared open by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne today (July, 20).
20 Jul 2017
JMSDF senior officers call on Chief of Staff
Four (4) senior officers of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, who arrived in Sri Lanka today (July, 20) on a goodwill visit, called on the Navy Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Naval Headquarters.
20 Jul 2017
Two JMSDF ships arrive in Colombo harbour
Two Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) vessels arrived at the Colombo Harbour today (July, 20) on a good will visit. Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the two ships in accordance with naval traditions on their arrival.
20 Jul 2017
Navy arrests 2 suspect with illegal drugs
On receipt of intelligence information to the Navy, naval personnel attached to the Western Naval Command combined with Peliyagoda Police apprehended 2 suspects with illegal drugs, during a raid carried out at Batuwatta locality in Negombo yesterday (July, 18).
19 Jul 2017
Suspect nabbed with stock of illegal cigarettes
Following an intelligence tip-off to the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the Western Naval Command in coordination with STF personnel in Colombo nabbed a suspect with 1,000 packets of illegal cigarettes, during a raid carried out at Aluth Mawatha area in Mattakkuliya yesterday (July, 18).
19 Jul 2017
SL Navy extends services for over 10,000 OBST ship movements at Galle Operation Centre
Since restarting facilitation for Onboard Security Team (OBST) operations, the Sri Lanka Navy has provided services for over 10,000 ship movements through the Galle operation centre, as of this afternoon (July, 18).
18 Jul 2017