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Navy assists transfer of ill fisherman rescued through coordination of MRCC Colombo
The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an ill fisherman whose life was at risk while aboard a local multi day fishing trawler in southern waters of Sri Lanka. The fisherman was retrieved by a Merchant Vessel in the sea area, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. After being brought ashore on 27th April 2024, he was rushed to the General Hospital, Colombo for medical attention....
2024-04-28
‘Navy Cup Sailing Regatta - 2024’ concludes in Colombo
The Sri Lanka Navy successfully hosted the ‘Navy Cup Sailing Regatta - 2024’ in the alluring waters off Galle Face on 26th and 27th April 2024. The awards ceremony of the event was held under the patronage of the Chief of Staff and National Security Advisor to the President, Mr Sagala Ratnayaka at the Galle Face beachfront. ...
2024-04-28
Mini CARAT–2024 bilateral exercise concludes on successful note
The Mini Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) bilateral exercise 2024 between the United States Pacific Fleet and the Sri Lanka Navy came to a successful end on 26th April 2024. Commenced on 22nd April, Mini CARAT–2024 took place in the Marine Headquarters, Special Boat Squadron Headquarters, Naval Dockyard and Upparu in Trincomalee as well as certain segments at the Lighthouse Galley in Colombo....
2024-04-27
Serendib World Record holding Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) meets Commander of the Navy
Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd), the individual who holds the Serendib World Record for climbing up and down Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) using different routes within 24 hours, met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (25th April 2024). ...
2024-04-26
Navy assists series of religious segments in commemoration of former Chief Incumbent of Nagadeepa Viharaya
The Sri Lanka Navy played a pivotal role in supporting a series of religious activities on 23rd and 24th April 2024, organized to commemorate the former Chief Incumbent of the Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, Most Venerable Brahmanawaththe Dhammakiththi Thissa Thera and on the occasion of the 63rd birthday of Chief Incumbent of the Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya and the Chief Sanganayake of the Northern Province, Most Venerable Navadagala Padumakiththi Tissa Thera....
2024-04-25
Navy apprehends 09 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
The Navy nabbed 09 persons, along with 04 dinghies, unauthorized nets and fishing gear, for engaging in illegal fishing activities, during a search operation conducted in the sea area off Chalei, Jaffna on 24th April 2024. The individuals involved were caught by the Navy, whilst they were engaging in fishing with unauthorized nets and participating in light course fishing....
2024-04-25
Navy golfer Chalitha Pushpika wins J.R. Jayewardene Trophy in 63rd National Amateur Golf Championship, Pakistan
Representing Sri Lanka in the 63rd National Amateur Golf Championship in Pakistan, the Navy golfer Ordinary Seaman Chalitha Pushpika and Uchitha Ranasinghe from the Royal Colombo Golf Club teamed up to win the J.R. Jayewardene Trophy. The 63rd National Amateur Golf Championship was held at the Margalla Greens Golf Club in Islamabad, Pakistan from 18th to 21st April 2024....
2024-04-24
Commander of the Navy visits Northern Naval Command
Embarking on a visit to the Northern Naval Command, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera paid his homage to the Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya on 23rd April 2024. ...
2024-04-24
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 4 million in Mannar
The Navy took hold of over 10kg of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation conducted with the Division Crime Investigation Bureau Mannar in the Vankalai area, Mannar on 21st April 2024. The operation also led to the apprehension of 4 suspects and 1 van in connection to this incident....
2024-04-23
Navy's sea transportation crucial in delivering sacred statue of Our Lady of Madhu to churches in island sector, Jaffna
In conjunction with the centenary celebrations of the Roman Catholic Marian Shrine in Mannar, the sacred statue of Our Lady of Madhu was brought to Jaffna. Allowing devotees to pay their obeisance to the statue, the Sri Lanka Navy on 21st April 2024 provided sea transportation to deliver the sacred statue to the churches in island sector, Jaffna....
2024-04-22
Mini CARAT – 2024 begins in Sampoor
The Mini Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) bilateral maritime exercise 2024 between the United States Pacific Fleet and the Sri Lanka Navy commenced in Sampoor, Trincomalee today (22nd April 2024). The opening of the bilateral maritime exercise got under way under the auspices of the Deputy Area Commander Eastern Naval Area, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage and Defence Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony C. Nelson...
2024-04-22
Rear Admiral Nalin Navarathna retires from naval service
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 33 years, Rear Admiral Nalin Navarathna retired from naval service today (21st April 2024)....
2024-04-21
Navy conducts blood donation campaign
As part of another Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, a blood donation campaign, organized by the Eastern Naval Command, was held at the Trincomalee General Hospital on 20th April 2024. ...
2024-04-20
Navy comes to aid, safely transfers injured foreign national ashore for medical attention
In a display of swift response, the Sri Lanka Navy today (20th April 2024) stepped in to provide crucial assistance in transferring a foreign national who was injured while aboard the Merchant Vessel MARIMAN off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The evacuation operation of the injured mariner was coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, when requested by the Merchant Vessel. The patient was rushed for immediate medical attention, upon being brought him to the port of Hambantota by the Navy....
2024-04-20
Commander of the Navy attends Indo-American Naval War College Conference Organized by Indian navy
The Indo-American Naval War College Conference, co-hosted by the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) and Indian Naval War College, was attended by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. The conference was held at the Indian Naval War College in Goa, from 16th to 18th April 2024....
2024-04-20
