Navy apprehends a person for keeping explosive by illegal means
A group of naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command, during a search, apprehended a person for keeping explosive in his possession by illegal means, in Erakkandi general area, Nilaveli yesterday (17).
18 May 2017
US Navy and SL Navy officials conduct 2nd edition of Staff Talks in Colombo
The second edition of Staff Talks between the high - ranking officers of the US 7th Fleet and SL Navy was held at the Naval Headquarters on 16th and 17th of May 2017.
17 May 2017
Navy apprehends 8 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
A group of naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command apprehended 8 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized fishing nets, in the sea area off Norway Island, Trincomalee yesterday (16).
17 May 2017
A reception hosted onboard ‘Ocean Shield’
The Australian Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Ocean Shield’ which is on a two day official visit to Sri Lanka hosted a warm reception on-board last evening (16).
17 May 2017
Netherlands inks MoU with Sri Lanka to explore facilities for On-board Security Teams
The Netherlands Government signed an MoU with the Sri Lankan Government today (16) at the Ministry of Defence on provision of services to the Netherlands Merchant Vessel Protection Detachments (VPDs) operating in the Indian Ocean.
16 May 2017
Australian Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Ocean Shield’ arrives at Trincomalee harbour
An Australian Offshore Patrol Vessel, ‘Ocean Shield’ today (16) arrived at the Trincomalee harbour on a two day official visit.
16 May 2017
Sri Lanka Navy Sailing Pool records a number of victories at ‘Trinco Blu by Cinnamon Sailing Championship – 2017’
The Sri Lanka Navy Sailing Pool recorded a number of victories at the Sailing Regatta, ‘Trinco Blu by Cinnamon Sailing Championship – 2017’ organized by the Royal Colombo Yacht Club in Nilaweli , Trincomalee on 12th and 13th May 2017.
16 May 2017
Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Advanced Diploma Training Programme for Technicians of Royal Navy of Oman
The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the third batch of Advanced Diploma in Ship System Maintenance (ADSSM) training programme conducted for Technicians of the Royal Navy of Oman was held on 12th May 2017 at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium in Trincomalee.
16 May 2017
SLNS ‘Sagara’ and ‘Nandimithra’ inspected by the President of Singapore
The two Sri Lanka Navy ships, SLNS ‘Sagara’ and ‘Nandimithra’ which are currently berthed at the Port of Changi, were inspected by the President of Singapore, His Excellency Tony Tan, today (16).
15 May 2017
SLNS ‘Sagara’ and ‘Nandimithra’ arrive at Changi Harbour in Singapore
Sri Lanka Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), SLNS ‘Sagara’ and 'Nandimithra’ which left for Singapore to take part in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition arrived at the Changi Harbour yesterday (12).
13 May 2017