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SLNS Sayura and Sagara return home on completion of successful naval exercise
The Offshore Patrol Vessels of the Sri Lanka Navy, SLNS Sayura and Sagara returned to Sri Lanka today (17th September 2017) on successful completion of ‘Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise – SLINEX 2017. ...
2017-09-17
OPV provided by the Indian Government arrives at the Colombo harbour
The Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) provided by the Indian Government to the Sri Lanka Navy, in a bid to expand its operational capabilities, arrived at the Colombo harbour this morning (16 September 2017). ...
2017-09-16
30 young officers complete Sub Lieutenant Technical Course
The certificate awarding ceremony of 19th Sub Lieutenant Technical (Executive) Course, conducted by the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee, was held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium on 15th September 2017....
2017-09-16
Navy recovers the body of a foreigner dragged underwater by a crocodile
The Navy was able to recover the body of a foreigner who had been snatched by a crocodile today(14 September)....
2017-09-15
Navy Commander observes Cormorant Strike VIII FTX
The joint tri-services Field Training Exercise (FTX), 'Cormorant Strike VIII - 2017', organized by the Sri Lanka Army for the 8th consecutive year, is taking place covering the Eastern Province. The State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene and the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Kapila Waidyaratne, PC, were also present today (14 September 2017) to witness the troops in action staging a simulated multi-pronged joint amphibious attack on enemy hideouts....
2017-09-14
Commander of the Navy meets Archbishop of Colombo&nbs
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah met the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith and received his blessings at the Bishop House in Colombo today (13 September 2017)....
2017-09-13
SLN’s 4RU personnel rescue 02 persons drowning in Gregory Lake
Naval personnel attached to the Sri Lanka Navy’s Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU) rescued two persons from drowning in the Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya yesterday (12 September 2017)....
2017-09-13
NSVU warmly welcomes new President
The members of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU) warmly welcomed its new President, Mrs. Thiruni Sinniah during a ceremony held at the Navy Headquarters today (12 September 2017). ...
2017-09-12
Training module on PM CCSMEE commences in Welisaraී
A training module on Preventive Medicine and Casualty Care Subject Matter Expert Exchange got off the ground at the naval base SLNS Gemunu in Welisara yesterday (11 September 2017). The US Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) is conducting the training engagement for the personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2017-09-12
Commander of the Navy pays homage to Madhu Church
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah along with his spouse Mrs. Thiruni Sinniah visited the historic Madhu Shrine in Mannar and paid homage to the Madhu Matha on 10th September 2017. ...
2017-09-12
Turkish Defence Attaché calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Republic of the Turkey, Colonel Kemal Kahraman called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah at the Navy Headquarters today (12 September 2017)....
2017-09-12
Navy apprehends 12 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters
Naval personnel onboard Fast Attack Craft and SLNS Ranawickrama attached to the Northern Naval Command on routine patrol apprehended 12 Indian fishermen along with their 2 fishing trawlers for poaching in the Sri Lankan territorial waters about 2 nautical miles North-east of the Kachchativu Island yesterday (11 August 2017)....
2017-09-12
Head of ICRC in Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sri Lanka, Mrs. Claire Meytraud called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (11 September 2017). ...
2017-09-11
Navy riders secure several victories at Gympo 2017
The Sappers 4x4 Gympo 2017, organized by the Engineering Corps of the Sri Lanka Army in collaboration with the Four-Wheel Drive Club of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Motorcycle Riders Association, was worked out at the Sapper off road track in Embilipitiya yesterday (10th September 2017)....
2017-09-11
Navy takes part in the national Olympic torch run
The Olympic torch run of the 43rd National Sports Festival was held covering several parts of the country over the past couple of days. ...
2017-09-11
