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Navy recovers approx. 776kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Kappaladi beach area of Kalpitiya today (24th August 2024) resulted in the recovery of approx. 776kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled into the country....
2024-08-24
Navy seizes an Indian trawler poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the seizure of an Indian trawler (01) poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehension of 11 Indian fishermen. The operation was conducted off Point Pedro, Jaffna on 23rd August 2024....
2024-08-23
Commander of the Navy declares open sailors’ married quarters building in Welisara
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, officially inaugurated a new sailors' married quarters building at the Naval Complex in Welisara today (23rd August 2024). The facility was constructed to enhance the welfare and support for naval personnel and their families....
2024-08-23
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando assumes duties as Commander Eastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando who was newly appointed as Commander Eastern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters in Trincomalee today (23rd August 2024). ...
2024-08-23
USS Stockdale departs Colombo
USS Stockdale of the United States Navy which arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 22nd August 2024, departed the island today (23rd August), after successfully completing its replenishment operations....
2024-08-23
Indian Coast Guard assists rescue of fishermen from distressed local fishing boat off north coast, through coordination of MRCC Colombo
The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo at Navy Headquarters, in collaboration with MRCC Chennai, coordinated the successful rescue of four (04) fishermen from a distressed local fishing boat. The fishermen, stranded approximately 447 nautical miles (827 km) off Point Pedro on Sri Lanka's east coast, were rescued by an Indian fishing trawler directed by MRCC Chennai. The rescue operation was reported to MRCC Colombo on 21st August 2024....
2024-08-22
USS Stockdale arrives in Colombo
USS Stockdale of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (22nd August 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy warmly welcomed the ship upon its arrival....
2024-08-22
USS O’Kane departs Colombo
USS O’Kane of the United States Navy which arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 21st August 2024, departed the island today (22nd August), after successfully completing its replenishment operations....
2024-08-22
‘Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta - 2024’ concludes on successful note
The ‘Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta - 2024’ organized for the fourth time by the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee concluded on a successful note today (21st August 2024). Commenced on 18th August, the Sailing Regatta was held in the alluring waters of Sandy Bay over four days. At the invitation of Commandant NMA, Commodore Rohan Joseph the prize awarding ceremony of the competition, held at Sandy Bay, was graced by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera....
2024-08-21
Navy secures runner up title in Negombo International Rating Chess Championship 2024
The Navy secured the runner up title in Negombo International Rating Chess Championship 2024. The international rating chess championship hosted for the eighth time by the District Chess Association – Gampaha, was held at the Wet Water Resort, Ja-Ela from 15th to 19th August 2024. ...
2024-08-21
Fire services within local authorities benefit from Navy's assistance in conducting First Efficiency Bar Examination
At the request of the Chief Ministry of the Eastern Province, Trincomalee, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to conduct First Efficiency Bar Examination for fire services within the departments of local government. The practical examination will be held from 20th to 22nd August 2024 at the Naval and Maritime Academy. ...
2024-08-21
USS O'kane arrives in Colombo
USS O'kane of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (21st August 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy warmly welcomed the ship upon its arrival....
2024-08-21
New RO plant at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee declared open
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, installed as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, was declared open at the CNAD pier premises today (20th August 2024). The opening was held under the patronage of Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda....
2024-08-20
Defence Attaché of Indonesian Embassy calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia based in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Commodore Ardiansyah Muqsit called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (20th August 2024)....
2024-08-20
USS Spruance departs Colombo
USS Spruance of the United States Navy which arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 19th August 2024, departed the island today (20th August), after successfully completing its replenishment operations....
2024-08-20
