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JMSDF ships leave Colombo harbour on completion of successful tour
The Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships; Izumo and Sazanami which arrived in Sri Lanka on goodwill visit on 20th July, set sail for the return journey from the Colombo harbour today (July 23), on successful completion of their tour. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions, on their departure....
2017-07-23
Navy arrests 12 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command arrested 12 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing practices using illegal fishing nets, in the sea areas of Kokilai and Nayaru yesterday (July 22)....
2017-07-23
Sri Lanka Navy receives the largest AOPV from India
The Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) ceremoniously delivered the 1st Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), constructed at the Indian ship building facility, to Sri Lanka Navy today (July, 22)....
2017-07-22
Eight Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters
Fast Attack Craft belonging to the Northern Naval Command arrested 8 Indian fishing poachers engaged in illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan territorial waters, about 15 nm north of Point Pedro today (July, 21)....
2017-07-21
State Minister of Defence visits JMSDF Flag Ship Izumo
The State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardena paid a visit onboard JMSDF Izumo, the Flag Ship of Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, today (July, 21). ...
2017-07-21
Seven suspects nabbed with a stock of five ocean Thresher Sharks
On receipt of an intelligence tip-off to the Navy, a group of Coast Guard personnel arrested a catch of 5 ocean Thresher sharks and 7 personnel engaged in the illegal activity at Tangalle Fisheries Harbour yesterday (20th July)....
2017-07-21
New Wardroom at SLNS Thambapanni declared open by Commander of the Navy
The newly constructed Wardroom of SLNS Thambapanni in Puttalam was ceremonially declared open by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne today (July, 20). ...
2017-07-20
JMSDF senior officers call on Chief of Staff
Four (4) senior officers of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, who arrived in Sri Lanka today (July, 20) on a goodwill visit, called on the Navy Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Naval Headquarters....
2017-07-20
Two JMSDF ships arrive in Colombo harbour
Two Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) vessels arrived at the Colombo Harbour today (July, 20) on a good will visit. Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the two ships in accordance with naval traditions on their arrival....
2017-07-20
Navy arrests 2 suspect with illegal drugs
On receipt of intelligence information to the Navy, naval personnel attached to the Western Naval Command combined with Peliyagoda Police apprehended 2 suspects with illegal drugs, during a raid carried out at Batuwatta locality in Negombo yesterday (July, 18)....
2017-07-19
Suspect nabbed with stock of illegal cigarettes
Following an intelligence tip-off to the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the Western Naval Command in coordination with STF personnel in Colombo nabbed a suspect with 1,000 packets of illegal cigarettes, during a raid carried out at Aluth Mawatha area in Mattakkuliya yesterday (July, 18)....
2017-07-19
SL Navy extends services for over 10,000 OBST ship movements at Galle Operation Centre
Since restarting facilitation for Onboard Security Team (OBST) operations, the Sri Lanka Navy has provided services for over 10,000 ship movements through the Galle operation centre, as of this afternoon (July, 18)....
2017-07-18
Navy extends hospitality to devotees of Kataragama foot pilgrimage
Sri Lanka Navy extended its warm hospitality to the devotees who toiled themselves in the traditional foot pilgrimage (Pada Yathra) from Northern Province to Kataragama Devalaya. ...
2017-07-18
Commander of the Navy applauds SLN woman ruggerites for winning Inter Club Super 7s Women's Rugby Tournament
The members of the SLN women's rugby team, who clinched the overall championship at the Inter Club Super 7s Women's Rugby Tournament, met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters today (July,18). While extending his best wishes on the excellent performances of the team, the Commander of the Navy presented cash prizes to the woman ruggerites in recognition of their achievement in the field of rugby....
2017-07-18
Navy apprehends three fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command apprehended 3 fishermen for engaging in fishing activities using illegal fishing nets in the sea area of Nachchikuda yesterday (July, 17)....
2017-07-18
