Operation News
Navy assists rescue of fishermen from distressed local multi-day fishing trawler off southern coast, through coordination of MRCC Colombo
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The Sri Lanka Navy today (31st May 2024) rendered assistance to rescue 06 fishermen from a distressed local multi-day fishing trawler which was about 480 nautical miles (889km) off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka. The fishermen were retrieved by a tanker in the sea area, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo.
31 May 2024
Over 617kg of smuggled Tendu leaves held in Northwestern waters
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A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Uchchamunai sea area of Kalpitiya on 30th May 2024 led to the seizure of over 617kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves, attempted to be smuggled into the country. During this operation, the Navy also apprehended 02 suspects and a dinghy used for this racket.
31 May 2024
Navy pressed into action to clear blockage under Dodamgoda Bridge in Galle
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The Sri Lanka Navy on 27th May 2024 cleared the blockage under Dodamgoda Bridge which is over Gin River in Baddegama area of Galle, ensuring the free flow of water downstream.
28 May 2024
Navy deploys relief teams to aid people in distress with overflowing Katupiti Oya, Madampe
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Due to the recent heavy rainfall across the country, the Henepola area has been flooded by the overflowing Katupiti Oya in Madampe, Puttalam. In response to the situation, the Navy dispatched a flood relief team to the area on May 26, 2024. The relief team is currently working in full swing to assist those affected by floods.
27 May 2024
Navy's swift action saves family of three from flood in Mundalama
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The Sri Lanka Navy today (20th May 2024) demonstrated remarkable efficiency in a rescue operation that saved a family of three from the clutches of a minor flood in Mundalama area of Puttalam, following inclement weather prevailing in the country.
20 May 2024
Navy apprehends 22 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
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The Navy nabbed 22 persons who were engaging in illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Nagar Kovil and Kudarappu, Kilinochchi and Adukkupadu, Trincomalee on 17th May 2024. The operations also led to the seizure of 07 dinghies, about 400 sea cucumbers and unauthorized fishing gear employed for these illegal acts.
18 May 2024
Navy aids in rescue of fishermen from distressed local fishing trawler in eastern waters
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In a search and rescue operation led by the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, 03 fishermen from a distressed local fishing vessel were rescued off the east coast of Sri Lanka, about 42 nautical miles (77km) off the Batticaloa Lighthouse on 17th May 2024. One (01) of the rescued individuals was transferred to Trincomalee by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard for medical attention, while the remaining two (02) were transferred to Valaichchenai by another fishing vessel that was in the vicinity.
18 May 2024
Navy apprehends 08 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
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The Navy nabbed 08 persons for engaging in illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Ambalanpokkanei, Mullaitivu and Poduwakattu, Trincomalee on 16th May 2024. The operations also led to the seizure of 03 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear employed for these illegal acts.
17 May 2024
Approx. 338kg of smuggled Tendu leaves held in Northwestern waters
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A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Ippanthivu sea area, Kalpitiya on 15th May 2024, led to the recovery of approx. 338kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves, attempted to be smuggled into the country.
16 May 2024
Navy apprehends 29 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
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The Navy nabbed 29 persons for engaging in an assortment of illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Chundikulam and Kudarappu in Kilinochchi and Talpadu in Mannar on 15th May 2024. The operations also led to the seizure of 11 dinghies, about 210 sea cucumbers, diving equipment and unauthorized fishing gear.
16 May 2024