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Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta 2026 begins in Trincomalee
The sixth Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta commenced off Dutch Bay in Trincomalee on 19 August, featuring officer under-trainees from six countries.
Navy conducts basic life support training for fishing community
The Navy conducted a basic first aid training programme for members of the fishing community at the Hambantota Fisheries Harbour on 18 August 2026.
Navy seizes stock of smuggled pharmaceutical capsules in Puttalam lagoon
The Navy seized a dinghy with 750,000 smuggled pharmaceutical capsules during a search operation conducted in the Puttalam lagoon area on 18 August 2026.
Deputy Minister of Defence Reviews Navy’s Security and Operational Readiness
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an official visit to the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters at Defence Headquarters Complex…
Navy Commander commends civilians for their rescue support
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando commended civilians in Angulana who helped rescue 11 naval personnel after a Navy’s Fast Attack Craft P 4447…
UNODC official calls on Navy Commander
Ms. Siji Song, the Officer-in-Charge of the UNODC Programme Office in Sri Lanka, called on Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, the Commander of the Navy at the Navy Headquarters…
Navy persists in search operation for missing officer
Search operations are still actively underway for the missing naval officer, for the fourth consecutive day (18 August 2026).
Navy nabs 50 persons over illegal fishing activities
The Navy conducted operations against illegal fishing from 1 to 15 August 2026 in coordination with the Police and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.…
Navy empowers fishing community with first aid training in Point Pedro
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Mass Media and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, has launched a series of first…
Commander of the Navy calls on Minister of Health and Mass Media
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando called on the Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa at the Ministry of Health today,…