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Six (6) persons with illegally harvested sea cucumbers apprehended in Silawathura
A special search operation conducted by the Navy off Kayakkuli, Silawathura on 25th December 2024 led to the apprehension of 6 suspects who were illegally harvesting sea cucumbers. The operation resulted in the seizure of 1205 sea cucumbers and 2 dinghies. ...
2024-12-25
Commander of the Navy visits hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’
The Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, accompanied by the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewa on 24th December 2024 visited the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’, arrived in Colombo. ...
2024-12-25
SLNS Sayura returns on successful completion of SLINEX - 24
SLNS Sayura on 24th December 2024 returned to the island on successful completion of Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) – 24. The annual bilateral exercise SLINEX was successfully held at the Naval Dockyard of Visakhapatnam, India and in the eastern waters from 16th to 20th December 2024. ...
2024-12-25
Naval Pilgrims Rest in Katharagama and sailors’ mess at SLNS Kawantissa declared open
The Naval Pilgrims Rest in Katharagama and sailors’ mess at SLNS Kawantissa were declared open by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera today (24th December 2024), along with the participation of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewa. These new facilities have been established to enhance welfare provisions for naval personnel and their families. ...
2024-12-24
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehend 17 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area north of Mannar in the dark hours of 23rd December 2024. ...
2024-12-24
Group of senior officers from Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ calls on Commander of the Navy
A group of senior officers including Rear Admiral YING Hongbo and Rear Admiral HE Yongming from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (23rd December 2024)....
2024-12-23
12th Indian Navy – Sri Lanka Navy Staff Talks concludes in New Delhi
12th Navy to Navy Staff Talks between Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy came to a successful end in New Delhi, India on 20th December 2024. The three-day event, which began on 18th December, aimed to strengthen cooperation between the two neighboring navies....
2024-12-23
Navy seizes smuggled stock of Tendu leaves and foreign fags in northwestern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy, during a patrol conducted on 21st December 2024, took hold of a smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves and foreign cigarettes which were adrift off the Kudiramalei Point. The consignment included about 2129kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves and 9980 foreign fags. ...
2024-12-22
Nine (09) persons nabbed for engaging in illegal fishing in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 09 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Alas Garden, Trincomalee on 21st December 2024. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 02 dinghies used for this illegal activity....
2024-12-22
Emergency surgery at sea: Navy brings ashore injured fisherman
The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an injured fisherman, who was aboard a local multi day fishing trawler south of Sri Lanka, about 259 nautical miles (479km) off Galle. The fisherman in critical condition due to a fishing hook injury was rescued and treated, through the coordinated efforts of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. He was taken aboard SLNS Vijayabahu, where emergency surgery was performed to remove the hook. Subsequently, the fisherman was brought ashore on 22nd December and rushed to the National Hospital of Colombo, for further treatment....
2024-12-22
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ arrives in Colombo
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ arrived in Colombo on a formal visit on 21st December 2024. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2024-12-21
Navy conveys festive greetings through Christmas Carols at Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall
The Sri Lanka Navy Christian Council, in collaboration with the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit and the Navy Band, hosted the Navy Christmas Carols 2024 at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall in Welisara on 20th December 2024. Themed "Decked in Navy Blue and Red, Merry Christmas from the Seas to the Shore," the event was a vibrant celebration of the festive season. Graced by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the event saw the participation of distinguished guests, including the President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa....
2024-12-21
Navy delivers clean water solution with new RO plant at Ranpathwila Maha Vidyalaya, Anuradhapura
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, installed as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, was declared open for community use at the Ranpathwila Maha Vidyalaya in the Kahatagasdigiliya Divisional Secretariat, Anuradhapura on 20th December 2024. ...
2024-12-20
Forty-five (45) naval artificer apprentices pass out after successful completion of training at Naval Institute of Technology
On successful completion of their training at Naval Institute of Technology (NIT) in Welisara, 45 naval artificer apprentices of the 21st artificer intake of NIT passed out at the main parade ground of NIT in Welisara today (20th December 2024). At the invitation of Acting Training Commander (E), Commander RS De Soyza, the ceremony was graced by Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Rear Admiral Prashantha Anthony, as the Chief Guest....
2024-12-20
Navy triumphs as men's co runner-up in 13th Defence Services Archery Championship
The 13th Defence Services Archery Competition concluded successfully at the Air Force Ground, Katunayake on 17th and 18th December 2024. The Navy men's archery team secured the co-runner-up title, while the Navy women's archery team claimed third place in the event....
2024-12-20
