A fisherman who engaged in illegal fishing practices using unauthorized nets in the sea area off Southbar, was arrested by the naval personnel attached to SLNS Gajaba located in Mannar in the North Central Naval Command, on 8th October 2016.

A trio of Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) Ships; “Kashima”, “Setoyuki” and “Asagiri” arrived in Sri Lanka on a five day goodwill visit on 7th October 2016.

As per the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Northern and Eastern Naval Commands have been conducting a number of Soccer coaching programmes and sponsoring the Soccer playing children at underprivileged schools in respective commands with a view to improving their Soccer skill.

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, as the Chief Guest, graced the finals of the Inter Command Rugby Tournament 2016, held at Welisara Rugby grounds on 7th and 8th October 2016.

Naval personnel attached to Fast Attack Craft deployed in the Eastern Naval Command, arrested 14 fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing practices in the sea area off Illanthnttunu yesterday (8). Along with the suspects, 2 dinghies, 2 unauthorized nets and 2 diving fins were also taken into custody by the Navy.

Initiating the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Sri Lanka Navy has been implementing a large number of community service programmes focusing on the civilian population.

On receipt of intelligence tip-off, naval personnel attached to SLNS Gemunu located in Welisara, in coordination with Mahabage Police apprehended a suspect with 300 prescription drug tablets (Tramadol) which were made ready to be transferred, near Handala Filling Station yesterday (7).

Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) Ships, “Kashima”, “Setoyuki” and “Asagiri”, arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill and training visit this evening (7).

Acting upon the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Sri Lanka Navy has been implementing a number of community service programmes focusing on the civilian population.

On the 70th birth anniversary of the co-founder of the Sri Lanka Navy Special Boat squadron (SBS), Late Commander (VNF) Cedric Martenstyn NVX 5068, which fell on 5th October 2016, Sri Lanka Navy renamed their Arrow Boats as “Cedirc” in honour of him.