Operation News
Navy takes hold of smuggled stock of Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya sea area
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves weighing over 427 kg (wet weight), during a patrol carried out in Paramunai sea area of Kalpitiya on 07th October 2022.
08 Oct 2022
Navy rescues 38 local tourists aboard a distressed trawler in Kalpitiya seas
Sri Lanka Navy sprang into action to rescue 38 persons aboard a distressed trawler, while it was carrying the group of local tourists from Kalpitiya to Baththalangunduwa on the evening of 01st October 2022. The trawler was in desperate situation following a leakage of sea water into the craft.
02 Oct 2022
Navy nabs 07 more would-be illegal immigrants in Talaimannar
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 more individuals who were suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea, during a search operation carried out in seas off Sand Banks, Talaimannar on 28th September 2022.
29 Sep 2022
Distressed Indian fishing trawler in Sri Lanka’s waters handed over to Indian Coast Guard
Sri Lanka Navy handed over a distressed Indian fishing trawler, found in Sri Lanka’s waters due to a mechanical failure, to the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Annie Besant at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) this morning (28th September 2022). The distressed fishing trawler with a ceased engine was spotted by the Sri Lanka Navy about 26 nautical miles (48 Km) off Point Pedro in northern waters.
28 Sep 2022
Navy apprehends 06 individuals suspected to be on illegal migration attempt in Talaimannar
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 06 persons who were suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea, during a search operation carried out in seas off Sand Banks, Talaimannar on 27th September 2022.
28 Sep 2022
Navy rushes firefighting assistance to extinguish sudden fire erupted in Thotalanga
Sri Lanka Navy made arrangements to rush 02 firefighting teams to Kajeemawatte area in Thotalanga following a sudden fire broke out in the locality on the night of 27th September 2022.
28 Sep 2022
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 46 million street value
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a consignment of Kerala cannabis weighing over 155kg, during a special search operation in Ilanthadiya, Norochcholai this morning (23rd September 2022). The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with 02 cars and 02 motorcycles.
23 Sep 2022
Navy apprehends 12 would-be illegal immigrants in Mannar
The Navy apprehended 12 persons who are suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea. The apprehension was made during a special operation conducted in the beach area of Oluthuduwai, Mannar on the night of 22nd September 2022.
23 Sep 2022
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore ill fisherman for treatment
Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore a fisherman who fell ill while at sea and rushed him to the hospital for treatment today (23rd September 2022). The fisherman who was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler, in seas about 65 nautical miles (about 120 km) northeast of the Foul Point, Trincomalee, had suddenly fallen ill and was in need of medical attention.
23 Sep 2022
Navy seizes poaching trawler in northern waters
Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lanka’s waters on the night of 19th/sup> September 2022. The operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler with 08 Indian nationals poaching in island’s waters off Kovilan Lighthouse, Kankasanthurai.
20 Sep 2022