Search & Rescue
Navy's relief teams work in full swing in flood-hit provinces
In a swift and coordinated response to the adverse weather conditions affecting the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed relief teams to provide critical assistance to affected communities. The deployment, which commenced on 22 Nov 25, spans the Southern, Eastern, Northwestern, and North Central provinces. The Navy relief teams continue to conduct their operations even today.
28 Nov 2025
Navy assists flood-hit communities with urgent assistance
In response to the severe weather conditions, the Navy has mobilized its relief teams to assist those affected by floods in the Thawalama and Nagoda areas of the Galle District. Since 22 Nov 25, these relief teams have been engaged in ongoing operations, utilizing small boats to safely rescue flood-affected individuals and cater to their daily necessities.
26 Nov 2025
SLNS Sindurala brings ashore 04 rescued fishermen of ‘Keshan Putha I’
The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the rescue of 04 fishermen from the multiday fishing trawler ‘Keshan Putha I’ in distress approximately 354 nautical miles (about 655km) off the coast of Hambantota. The rescued fishermen were safely brought to the Port of Hambantota this morning (31 Oct 25) by SLNS Sindurala and subsequently rushed to Hambantota General Hospital for medical attention with the assistance of Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Police.
31 Oct 2025
SLNS Sindurala rushed to rescue distressed fishermen of fishing trawler ‘Keshan Putha I’
Amidst unfavourable weather conditions, the multiday fishing trawler ‘Keshan Putha I’ capsized approximately 354 nautical miles (about 655km) off the coast of Hambantota. Responding promptly, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the rescue of 04 fishermen from the distressed trawler. Acting on the directives, the Sri Lanka Navy promptly deployed SLNS Sindurala on 30 Oct 25 for the onward rescue mission.
30 Oct 2025
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore a critically ill crew member of MV IYO for medical attention
With the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy promptly brought ashore a critically ill crew member of the cargo vessel MV IYO, sailing in the Eastern seas off Trincomalee, and transferred him to the Trincomalee General Hospital for treatment on 26 Oct 25.
27 Oct 2025
Navy rescues crew members from distressed Merchant Vessel (MV) INTEGRITY STAR with engine failure
In a swift response to a distress call, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully rescued the crew of the Merchant Vessel (MV) INTEGRITY STAR, that was in distress due to failure in main engines approximately 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka and the crew was in a desperate situation. Meanwhile the rescued crew of the vessel was brought to the Port of Hambantota this morning (26 Oct).
26 Oct 2025
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore critically injured fisherman for medical attention
In a swift and coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore a fisherman with leg injuries and rushed him for medical attention this morning (18 Sep 25). The fisherman had encounter this unfortunate turn of events while engaging in fishing at sea about 183 nautical miles (338 km) south of Galle.
18 Sep 2025
