Operation News
Navy assists dousing of fire onboard container ship at anchorage off Colombo harbour
Sri Lanka Navy responding immediately to a distress call of fire erupted onboard a container ship ‘X-PRESS PEARL’ in the afternoon of 20th May 2021, promptly dispatched 02 Offshore Patrol Vessels, Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Sagara, Sindurala and a Fast Attack Craft to the scene of fire. Further 01 Tug from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)is engaged in firefighting efforts as of now. The container ship was at anchorage about 9.5 nautical miles northwest of Colombo harbour as the incident was reported.
21 May 2021
Navy relief teams continue to reach out to people affected by floods
As a result of flood emergencies following the inclement weather, 02 more Navy relief teams were sent out to flood prone areas in the Gampaha district today (15th May 2021) to rescue distressed communities and provide them with relief measures.
15 May 2021
Navy deploys 03 more teams to extend relief measures to flood victims
The Navy deployed 03 more relief teams in flood prone areas in the Gampaha and Galle districts this evening (14th May 2021) to rescue people affected by the floods and provide them flood relief, subsequent to the prevailing adverse weather.
14 May 2021
Navy thwarts illegal immigration attempt; 30 persons held in Chilaw
A special operation carried out by Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in Samindugama on 13th and 14th May 2021 led to the apprehension of 30 persons whom were suspected to have attempted to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea.
14 May 2021
Navy relief teams rescue flood victims
Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 10 relief teams in flood prone areas in the Western and Southern Provinces to provide relief and rescue people from the risk of flooding due to heavy rains. Accordingly, Navy relief teams were able to rescue 06 flood victims with the overflowing of the Gin Ganga in the Udugama area, Galle on the night of 13th May 2021.
14 May 2021
Navy relief teams deployed in several flood prone areas in Galle District
Four (04) more teams of the Navy Rapid Response Rescue & Relief Unit (4RU) were deployed in the flood prone areas in Nagoda and Thawalama Divisional Secretariats in the Galle District today (13th May 2021).
13 May 2021
Navy 4RU stands ready to respond to possible floods
Sri Lanka Navy pre-deployed two teams of Rapid Response Rescue & Relief Unit (4RU) in the Bulathsinhala Divisional Secretariat in the Kalutara District today (13th May 2021), in preparation of possible floods due to heavy rains in existence.
13 May 2021
Navy establishes Rapid Response Rescue & Relief Unit in Rathnapura
With a view to provide immediate relief to the people affected during flood emergencies, Sri Lanka Navy established a Rapid Response Rescue & Relief Unit (4RU) in the Rathnapura New Town on 11th May 2021.
13 May 2021
Navy apprehends an illegal migrant along with smugglers involved in illegal act
Sri Lanka Navy on 11th May 2021 apprehended a person who was returning to Mannar area by a small boat via sea routes, after having flown to India by air. Along with the suspect, 02 persons aboard and another 02 suspects involved in the act of smuggling were also taken into naval custody.
12 May 2021
Navy seizes stock of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 70 million and onion seeds in northwestern and western seas
Naval patrols conducted in northwestern and western waters of the island on 07th May 2021, led to the seizure of over 235kg of Kerala cannabis and about 522kg of onion seeds, attempted to be smuggled into the country via sea routes.
08 May 2021