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Newly-appointed Commander of the Navy calls on His Excellency the President
The newly-appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe called on His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat today (31st October). ...
2017-10-31
New Commander of the Navy calls on State Minister of Defence
Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe, who assumed duties as the 22nd Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, called on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry of Defence today (31st October 2017)....
2017-10-31
US Nimitz Carrier Strike Group departs from Colombo harbour
The US Navy Nimitz Carrier Strike Group which arrived in Sri Lanka on 28th of this month left from the Colombo harbour today (31st October) on successful completion of its official four day visit. The US Carrier Strike Group comprised of USS Nimitz, the cruiser USS Princeton, and destroyers USS Howard, USS Shoup, USS Pinckney and USS Kidd....
2017-10-31
Commander Carrier Strike Group II calls on Commander of the Navy
The Commander Carrier Strike Group II, Rear Admiral Gregory Harris and a host of US naval officers called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo yesterday (30th October)....
2017-10-31
Chinese Defence Attaché calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Xu Jianwei called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Navy Headquarters yesterday (30th October)....
2017-10-31
SLNS Mahanaga celebrates its 04th anniversary
SLNS Mahanaga of the South Eastern Naval Command celebrates its 04th anniversary today (31 October 2017). ...
2017-10-31
Indonesian sailing vessel ‘Bima Suci’ arrives at the port of Colombo
Indonesian sailing vessel ‘Bima Suci’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today (October 30). Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in accordance with naval traditions upon her arrival. ...
2017-10-30
Indian Defence Advisor calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Advisor attached to the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Captain Ashok Rao called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Navy Headquarters today (30th October 2017)....
2017-10-30
Navy renders assistance to arrest persons engaged in illegal activities
Sri Lanka Navy took 44 persons into custody for engaging in illegal acts at separate locations in the island. Accordingly 41 persons practiced illegal fishing and 03 suspects for keeping illegal drugs in their possession were arrested by the Navy....
2017-10-30
Korean Navy ships depart from Colombo harbour
The Korean Navy ships, Kang Gam Chan and Hwacheon which arrived in Sri Lanka on 26th October, set sail from the Colombo harbour today (29th October 2017), on completion of their successful four-day official tour....
2017-10-29
Indian naval personnel conduct beach cleaning campaign at Crow Island beach
The crew members of Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Sutlej’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 26th of this month, conducted a beach cleaning campaign at the Crow Island beach in Mattakkuliya yesterday (28th October)....
2017-10-29
US Nimitz Carrier Strike Group arrives at the port of Colombo
The United States’ Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, which comprises the oldest American aircraft carrier in active service, USS Nimitz, the cruiser USS Princeton, and destroyers USS Howard, USS Shoup, USS Pinckney, and USS Kidd, arrived at the port of Colombo today (28 October 2017)....
2017-10-28
Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the 20th Junior Naval Staff Course
The certificate awarding ceremony of the twentieth Junior Naval Staff Course (20th JNSC) was held at the Admiral Wasanatha Karannagoda Auditorium of the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on 27th October 2017....
2017-10-28
INS Sutlej arrives at the Colombo harbour
The hydrographic survey ship of the Indian Navy, INS Sutlej arrived at the Colombo harbour yesterday (26 October 2017) in view of conducting the Phase II of the joint oceanographic survey off the coasts of Sri Lanka....
2017-10-27
Two Korean Navy ships arrive at Colombo port
The Korean Navy ships, Kang Gam Chan and Hwacheon arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit yesterday (26 October 2017)....
2017-10-27
