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Navy receives maritime security firearms of Onboard Security Teams for safe custody
Navy receives a set of firearms of Onboard Security Teams (OBST) on 30 Oct 25, as part of maritime security operations project to provide services and facilities to foreign Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC)....
2025-10-31
793kg of smuggled Kendu leaves seized in separate operations
The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordinated operations with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Excise Department, seized about 793kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dingy on 28 October 2025. The successful interdictions were the result of two separate search operations conducted on the Ippantivu Island, Kalpitiya and in the Maoya Lagoon, Negombo....
2025-10-31
Malaysian Coast Guard Ship ‘KM BENDAHARA’ departs island
The Malaysian Coast Guard Ship ‘KM BENDAHARA’ which called at the Port of Colombo for replenishment purposes, departed the island on 30 Oct 25. In keeping with time- honoured naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of Colombo....
2025-10-31
Six (06) individuals held for involvement in illegal fishing
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 21 to 24 Oct 25, six (06) individuals involved in illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 04 dinghies in multiple locations....
2025-10-30
SLNS Sindurala rushed to rescue distressed fishermen of fishing trawler ‘Keshan Putha I’
Amidst unfavourable weather conditions, the multiday fishing trawler ‘Keshan Putha I’ capsized approximately 354 nautical miles (about 655km) off the coast of Hambantota. Responding promptly, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the rescue of 04 fishermen from the distressed trawler. Acting on the directives, the Sri Lanka Navy promptly deployed SLNS Sindurala on 30 Oct 25 for the onward rescue mission....
2025-10-30
Japan-Sri Lanka naval cooperation extends to environmental care
Crew members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship AKEBONO, arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit, joined hands with the Sri Lanka Navy in a beach cleaning programme held at Galle Face on the morning of 29 Oct 25....
2025-10-29
Navy continues eco-drive in Southern Naval Command in view of 75 anniversary
As part of the island-wide tree planting campaign, launched by the Navy in commemoration of its 75th anniversary falling on 09 December, the Southern Naval Command successfully executed the initiative on 27 Oct 25. ...
2025-10-29
JMSDF ship AKEBONO makes port call in Colombo
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship AKEBONO arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit this morning (28 Oct 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-10-28
New RO plant by Navy benefits students and locals in Vavuniya
Ensuring community access to clean drinking water, a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant established by the Sri Lanka Navy was declared open at Gamini National School in Vavuniya on 27 Oct 25. ...
2025-10-28
Northern Naval Command wins silver at Presidential Environment Awards 2025
The 11th Annual Presidential Environment Awards 2025, organized by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), was held on 23 Oct 25 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the distinguished patronage of the President, Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Northern Naval Command won the prestigious Silver Award of Commendation at the event, recognized as an Environmentally Friendly Government Institution. ...
2025-10-28
Navy upskills personnel in CBRN response procedures
In alignment with the strategic objectives outlined in NAVSTRAT-2030 and beyond, the Directorate of Engineering of the Navy organized a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Awareness Programme at the Naval Institute of Technology (NIT) on 22 and 23 Oct 25....
2025-10-28
Navy extends support for annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Rathana Sadaham Meditation Centre, Kithulkote
The annual Katina Pinkama ceremony at the Rathana Sadaham Meditation Centre in Kithulkote, Thanamalwila, was held on 25 and 26 Oct 25, with the contribution of Sri Lanka Navy and Naval Buddhist Association....
2025-10-28
Navy takes hold of 956kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya
The Navy took hold of approx. 956kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dinghy (01), during a search operation conducted in the coastal and sea area of Thudawa in Kalpitiya on 27 Oct 25. ...
2025-10-28
Malaysian Coast Guard Ship ‘KM BENDAHARA’ arrives in Colombo
The Malaysian Coast Guard Ship ‘KM BENDAHARA’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment purpose on 27 Oct 25. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions....
2025-10-28
Navy's community focus brings safe drinking water to Ittikattiya village in Anuradhapura
As part of its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, the Sri Lanka Navy declared open a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant for community use at Ittikattiya Sri Bodhimalu Viharaya in Thirappane, Anuradhapura on 24 Oct 25. ...
2025-10-27
