Operation News
Commander of the Navy inspects beach area affected due to fire onboard MV X-PRESS PEARL
The fire on MV X-PRESS PEARL, a container ship anchored 9.5 nautical miles northwest of the Port of Colombo, is subsiding at this point in time. As of this morning (27th May 2021), heavy smoke and small flames were observed from the ship. In the meantime, the Navy in coordination with the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has launched a special operation to minimize the impact on the coast due to various debris, including containers wash ashore, after having fallen overboard the fire-damaged ship and to keep the public out of danger from getting in touch with possible chemical compounds contain in such items.
27 May 2021
Navy fixes barge went defunct following adverse weather
The barge belongs to Road Development Authority, which transfers people and goods from Kurikattuwan pier of Punkudutivu island to Nainativu, was in dilapidated condition as a section of it had partially submerged in sea following adverse weather. Extending all possible support to this matter at hand, Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to refloat the defunct barge today (27th May 2021).
27 May 2021
Related to the news release under the title ‘Navy assists dousing of fire onboard container ship at anchorage off Colombo harbour’ on 25th May 2021
The fire that broke out in the forecastle area of the MV X-PRESS PEARL, a container ship anchored 9.5 nautical miles northwest of the Port of Colombo, has now extended to the quarterdeck where the bridge is stationed. Further, it is observed that the containers and various parts that are falling overboard the distressed ship wash ashore.
26 May 2021
Related to the news release under the title ‘Navy assists dousing of fire onboard container ship at anchorage off Colombo harbour’ on 22nd May 2021
The fire that broke out in the forecastle area of the MV X-PRESS PEARL, a container ship anchored 9.5 nautical miles northwest of the Port of Colombo, is now spreading to the quarterdeck where the bridge is stationed. The fire was exacerbated by strong winds due to changing weather conditions. However, the crew of the ship and members of the emergency response team of the Salvor have been safely brought ashore as of now.
25 May 2021
Navy relief teams stand ready for possible flood emergency
Sri Lanka Navy pre deployed 04 relief teams in several areas in the Southern Province today (23rd May 2021) to extend relief measures to people, in the backdrop where flood risk is possible following the inclement weather.
23 May 2021
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 39 million
During a foot patrol conducted in the beach area of Thandamanaru in Jaffna on 22nd May 2021, the Navy was able to recover an abandoned stock of Kerala cannabis weighing about 131kg and 800g.
23 May 2021
Navy assists apprehension of suspect with Kerala cannabis
During a special operation conducted in Trincomalee on 21st May 2021, the Navy managed to nab a suspect with about 1kg and 790g of Kerala cannabis.
22 May 2021
Navy gets in on the act to clear remains clogged under bridges
Navy sprang into action to clear debris collected under Wakwella and Agaliya bridges over Gin Ganga on 21st May 2021.
22 May 2021
Related to the news release under the title ‘Navy assists dousing of fire onboard container ship at anchorage off Colombo harbour’ on 21st May 2021
Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with and Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is working in full swing as of now (22nd May 2021) to contain the fire onboard the MV ‘X-PRESS PEARL’ which confronted this unfortunate turn of event while at anchorage off Colombo harbour on 20th May.
22 May 2021
Navy assists apprehension of suspect with Kerala cannabis
A special operation conducted by the Navy in Mannar on 20th May 2021, made way to apprehend a suspect (01) with about 1kg and 450g of Kerala cannabis made ready to be sold.
21 May 2021