The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an injured fisherman, who was aboard a local multi day fishing trawler at sea south-east of Sri Lanka, about 179 nautical miles (331km) off Kirinda. The fisherman was brought to the Offshore Patrol Limit of Galle, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. After being brought ashore today (23rd October 2024), he was rushed to the Teaching Hospital of Karapitiya, for medical attention by the Navy.

The Navy apprehended 02 persons who engaged in illegal night diving in the sea area of Sallikovil, Trincomalee, during a search operation conducted on 21st October 2024. The operation also led to the seizure of 01 boat, diving gear and fishing equipment used for this illegal activity.