Sri Lanka Navy

Navy women clinch Sri Lanka Rugby 7s Championship 2026 for 8th time

The Sri Lanka Navy Women’s Rugby team delivered a master class in skill to be crowned as the overall champions of the Sri Lanka Rugby 7s Women’s Tournament 2026. Organized by Sri Lanka Rugby, this high-octane tournament unfolded across two intense phases of competition in Colombo. The opening leg took place on 21 and 22 March at the CR & FC Grounds, followed by the decisive second leg held on 28 and 29 March at the Racecourse Grounds, Colombo. ...

2026-03-31

Navy’s expertise powers another step towards safe water access in Galnewa

In a stride towards enhancing public health and community well-being, a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open on 27 Mar 26 at Negama Sirisumana Vidyalaya in Galnewa, Anuradhapura. ...

2026-03-31

Navy takes hold of about 468kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam

During a search operation carried out in the dark hours on 26 Mar 26 in the beach vicinity of Erambugodella in Puttalam, the Sri Lanka Navy seized over 468kg of smuggled Kendu leaves. ...

2026-03-30

Navy apprehends 04 individuals for illegal sea cucumber harvesting off Vankalai

In a crackdown on illegal fishing practices, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 individuals who were engaged in unlawful night diving to harvest sea cucumbers in the seas off Vankalai, Mannar, on 27 Mar 26. ...

2026-03-30

Navy responds to medical emergency of foreign vessel crew member

With the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy facilitated an emergency medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a crew member from a Chinese-flagged vessel, on 27 Mar 26. ...

2026-03-28

Navy’s premier Marine Field Training Exercise “Blue Whale – 2026” concluded on successful note in Trincomalee

The 04^th edition of Sri Lanka Navy’s signature Marine Field Training Exercise, “Blue Whale – 2026,” commenced on 20 Mar 26, under the patronage of the Commandant Naval Infantry, Rear Admiral Rohan Dissanayake. Organized by the Sri Lanka Navy Marines, the exercise spanned the waters of the Eastern seaboard and its adjacent coastal belts. The closing address of the Exercise “Blue Whale” was presided over by the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya, at the Marine Headquarters, SLNS Vidura in Trincomalee on 26 March. ...

2026-03-28

Navy sets course for digital transformation with Electronic Government Procurement system

The Sri Lanka Navy took a significant step in transforming its administrative infrastructure by introducing an e-procurement system for logistics, in alignment with the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system. ...

2026-03-24

Navy apprehends 03 suspects for illegal sea cucumber harvesting in Mannar

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a group of individuals (03) engaged in illegal night diving for unauthorized harvesting of sea cucumbers, during a search operation conducted in the Palakamunai sea area of Mannar, on 20 Mar 26. ...

2026-03-23

Sri Lankan Defence Delegation Engages in High Level Meetings in Japan

A high level Sri Lankan defence delegation, headed by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), commenced a two-day official visit in Japan. This important engagement reaffirms the long standing friendship and strategic cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the sphere of defence collaboration and maritime security....

2026-03-20

Special Envoy Gor joined Sri Lanka Navy Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Damian Fernando aboard SLNS GAJABAHU

Special Envoy Gor joined Sri Lanka Navy Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Damian Fernando aboard SLNS GAJABAHU, a former U.S. Coast Guard cutter now in Sri Lanka Navy service symbolizing the strength of our longstanding maritime partnership. The fourth former U.S. Coast Guard cutter – ex-DECISIVE—now undertaking its Pacific journey to Sri Lanka, will further expand our maritime security partnership and regional cooperation....

2026-03-20

Navy thwarts smuggling attempt of Kendu leaves and Cardamom, 02 suspects nabbed in Puttalam

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a significant quantity of smuggled goods, including over 1,002kg of Kendu leaves (in wet weight) and approximately 116kg of Cardamom, during a search operation conducted at the Mampuri beach area in Puttalam on 15 Mar 26. The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and the seizure of a dinghy (01) used for the illegal transfer....

2026-03-19

Navy takes hold of massive haul of Kendu leaves off Chilaw

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of over 1,273kg of Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the seas off Chilaw on 15 Mar 26. ...

2026-03-19

JMSDF ship OONAMI departs island concluding goodwill visit

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship OONAMI arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill and replenishment visit on 09 Mar 26. The visit concluded on 11 March, as the ship departed the island, receiving a formal farewell from the Sri Lanka Navy, in keeping with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo....

2026-03-18

Navy takes hold of illegal shipment of 2,000 sea cucumbers in Pallikuda

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 03 suspects and seized a haul of approximately 2,000 sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted in the Pallikuda area of Kilinochchi on 12 Mar 26....