Search & Rescue

Navy assists to bring ashore ill fisherman in eastern seas, through MRCC coordination

The Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore an ill fisherman who was in critical condition aboard a local multiday fishing trawler, about 16 nautical miles (29km) off Trincomalee. Upon being brought ashore, he was rushed to the Trincomalee General Hospital on the night of 10 Dec 25 for medical attention.

12 Dec 2025