Navy, Air Force and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conduct Search and Rescue training exercise off Negombo
The Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted a Search and Rescue (SAR) training exercise to locate survivors of emergency evacuation, in the event of a disaster aboard a ship. Accordingly, this simulated exercise was successfully carried out off Negombo on 21st January 2020.
22 Jan 2020
Navy apprehends 02 persons for engaging fishing in a restricted area near Trincomalee harbour
The Navy, on 21st January 2020, apprrehend 02 persons for engaging fishing in a restricted sea area Trincomalee harbour.
22 Jan 2020
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief training for crew of INS Airavat
A Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) training programme for the crew members of INS Airavat, that arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day visit, was held at the Rapid Action Boat Squadron’s HQ in Gangewadiya on 21st January 2020.
22 Jan 2020
Navy recovers 02 unauthorized fishing nets at Eravur lagoon
The Navy during a search operation recovered 02 unauthorized fishing nets cast in the lagoon area of Eravur on 20th January 2020.
21 Jan 2020
Navy assists apprehension of person with Kerala cannabis
The Navy apprehended a person with Kerala cannabis, during a coordinated raid carried out with the Police at Navatkuli in Jaffna on 20th January 2020.
21 Jan 2020
Navy renders assistance to douse fire at sawmill in Ragama
The Navy, today 21st January 2020, rendered assistance to douse fire erupted at a sawmill located by the side of Heenkenda road in Ragama.
21 Jan 2020
INS Airavat arrives at the port of Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat arrived at the port of Colombo today (20th January 2020) and she was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
20 Jan 2020
Two detonators and two gelignite sticks recovered by naval operation
Two detonators and two gelignite sticks were recovered by a raid conducted by SL Navy in coordination with Anti Corruption Unit-Mannar, at South Bar area in Mannar today (20th January 2020).
20 Jan 2020
Navy assists apprehension of 04 persons with Kerala Cannabis
The Navy seized about 1kg and 516g of Kerala Cannabis, during two separate operations conducted with the Police in Kinniya on 19th and 20th January 2020.
20 Jan 2020
Navy recovers explosive with 04 detonators
Few detonators used for illegal fishing were recovered by the Navy during a patrol carried out by Navy, at Walpadukuda beach area in Kokilai on 19th January 2020.
20 Jan 2020