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Indian Coast Guard assists rescue of fishermen from distressed local fishing boat off north coast, through coordination of MRCC Colombo
The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo at Navy Headquarters, in collaboration with MRCC Chennai, coordinated the successful rescue of four (04) fishermen from a distressed local fishing boat. The fishermen, stranded approximately 447 nautical miles (827 km) off Point Pedro on Sri Lanka's east coast, were rescued by an Indian fishing trawler directed by MRCC Chennai. The rescue operation was reported to MRCC Colombo on 21st August 2024....
2024-08-22
USS Stockdale arrives in Colombo
USS Stockdale of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (22nd August 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy warmly welcomed the ship upon its arrival....
2024-08-22
USS O’Kane departs Colombo
USS O’Kane of the United States Navy which arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 21st August 2024, departed the island today (22nd August), after successfully completing its replenishment operations....
2024-08-22
‘Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta - 2024’ concludes on successful note
The ‘Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta - 2024’ organized for the fourth time by the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee concluded on a successful note today (21st August 2024). Commenced on 18th August, the Sailing Regatta was held in the alluring waters of Sandy Bay over four days. At the invitation of Commandant NMA, Commodore Rohan Joseph the prize awarding ceremony of the competition, held at Sandy Bay, was graced by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera....
2024-08-21
Navy secures runner up title in Negombo International Rating Chess Championship 2024
The Navy secured the runner up title in Negombo International Rating Chess Championship 2024. The international rating chess championship hosted for the eighth time by the District Chess Association – Gampaha, was held at the Wet Water Resort, Ja-Ela from 15th to 19th August 2024. ...
2024-08-21
Fire services within local authorities benefit from Navy's assistance in conducting First Efficiency Bar Examination
At the request of the Chief Ministry of the Eastern Province, Trincomalee, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to conduct First Efficiency Bar Examination for fire services within the departments of local government. The practical examination will be held from 20th to 22nd August 2024 at the Naval and Maritime Academy. ...
2024-08-21
USS O'kane arrives in Colombo
USS O'kane of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (21st August 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy warmly welcomed the ship upon its arrival....
2024-08-21
New RO plant at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee declared open
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, installed as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, was declared open at the CNAD pier premises today (20th August 2024). The opening was held under the patronage of Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda....
2024-08-20
Defence Attaché of Indonesian Embassy calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia based in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Commodore Ardiansyah Muqsit called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (20th August 2024)....
2024-08-20
USS Spruance departs Colombo
USS Spruance of the United States Navy which arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 19th August 2024, departed the island today (20th August), after successfully completing its replenishment operations....
2024-08-20
Navy assists conduct of water-cutting ceremony of Kandy Esala Perahera
Sri Lanka Navy assisted the conduct of traditional water-cutting ceremony of Sri Dalada Perahara at Gatambe on the morning of today (20th August 2024). As the grand procession (Esala Maha Perahera) of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and 04 Main Devalayas came to an end, this time-honoured ceremony also known as ‘Diya Kepeema’ was performed, on a ritualistic note. ...
2024-08-20
Navy donates wheelchair and crutches to disabled retired sailor
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera donated a wheelchair and crutches to Able Seaman KSP Rodrigo, a disabled retired junior sailor of the Sri Lanka Navy. The donation took place at the Navy Hedquarters, Colombo on 20th August 2024....
2024-08-20
Commodore Dhanesh Pathberiya assumes duties as Acting Director General Administration
Commodore Dhanesh Pathberiya assumed duties as Acting Director General Administration of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (20th August 2024). ...
2024-08-20
Navy women’s team secures runner-up title in Sri Lanka Sports Fiesta Colombo 2024 - Mini Football Championship
The Sri Lanka Sports Fiesta Colombo 2024, organised by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, saw the conduct of Mini Football Championship from 16th to 18th at the Race Course Ground, Colombo where the Sri Lanka Navy women’s team emerged as the runner-up....
2024-08-20
Navy rescues a person from perilous floodwaters in Paragoda
Amidst heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions, the Navy continues its efforts to provide relief to those affected by flooding in the Paragoda area of Kalutara district. This evening (19th August 2024), in the Paragoda area, the Navy successfully rescued a person who was caught in floodwaters and in imminent danger of drowning....
2024-08-19
