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Commanding Officer ‘KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata - 331’ meets with Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy
A delegation headed by the Commanding Officer of the Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata - 331’ Captain Nopriadi, M. Tr. Hanla met with the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy and Director General Operations Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake at the Navy Headquarters today (20th February 2023). The Indonesian Naval Ship arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit on 19th February. ...
2023-02-21
SLNS Samudura arrives the island after taking part in ‘AMAN’ - 2023
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Samudura which took part in the multinational naval exercise ‘AMAN’ arrived the island on successful completion of the exercise today (20th February 2023). Upon her arrival, the Navy welcomed the ship in compliance with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo. The Pakistan Navy hosted ‘AMAN’ – 2023 for the eighth (08th) time and the theme of the exercise this time around was ‘Together for Peace and Security’. ...
2023-02-21
A mangrove nursery declared open in North Central Naval Command
The Commander North Central Naval Area Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma today (20th February 2023) declared open a mangrove nursery established in the Command, as part of the Mangrove Conservation Project of the Sri Lanka Navy....
2023-02-20
Navy restores coastal ecosystems in Kalu Ganga estuary through mangrove planting
As part of the Mangrove Conservation Project of the Sri Lanka Navy, a mangrove planting drive was conducted in the Kalu Ganga estuary on 19th February 2023. ...
2023-02-20
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata -331 arrives in Colombo
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata -331 arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit this morning (19th February 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions. ...
2023-02-19
Navy takes hold of smuggled stock of Kendu leaves in Poruthota sea area, Negombo
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves weighing about 535kg (wet weight), during a special operation carried out in the sea area of Poruthota, Negombo on 18th February 2023. The consignment was adrift in the sea area when it was spotted by the Navy....
2023-02-19
CISM Day Run -2023 flagged off in Colombo
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run was flagged off under the patronage of Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) in Colombo today (18th February 2022). Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera also attended the CISM Day Run - 2023. ...
2023-02-18
Navy women’s team wins runner-up title in 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship - 2023
The women’s team of Sri Lanka Navy on 17th February 2023 clinched the runner-up title in the final of 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship – 2023. The championship hosted by Sri Lanka this year was held at the Negombo Beach....
2023-02-18
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore ill fisherman for treatment
The Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore a fisherman, who fell ill while at sea, and rushed him to the hospital for treatment on the night of 17th February 2023. The fisherman who was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler in seas about 5.3 nautical miles (about 09 km) east of Hambantota had suddenly fallen ill and was in need of medical attention....
2023-02-18
Navy apprehends 53 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended 53 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations carried out in Achchanakulam of Mannar, Pungudutivu of Jaffna, Narivilkulam of Mannar, seas off the Palaitivu Island, Kalmunai Point and northeast of the island from 09th to 15th February 2022. Along with the suspects, 13 dinghies, 01 fishing trawler, fishing gear, illegally caught fish, sea cucumber and conch shells were taken into naval custody....
2023-02-16
Navy clinch runner-up title in Speed Arrows Cycling Championship -2023
The Navy men’s cycling team won the runner-up title in Speed Arrows Cycling Championship – 2023 held in Moratuwa on 12th February 2023....
2023-02-15
SLNS Sindurala adjudged the Best Ship in 2022
The Sri Lanka Navy annually organizes the Best Ship competition to determine the best fleet units in its possession. Thus, SLNS Sindurala, SLNS Mihikatha and P 414 were named as the ace performers in the competition. Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 13th February 2022 presented the plaques to the winners on board SLNS Sayurala, in recognition of their capabilities and overall performance. ...
2023-02-15
Navy flaunts strength and readiness with successful conclusion of CONEX - 2023
The Colombo Naval Exercise (CONEX) 2023 organised by the Sri Lanka Navy for the fifth (05th) time was held at the Colombo Harbour premises and off the western coast from 06th to 12th February 2023. The final exercise of CONEX 2023 was reviewed by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, on board SLNS Vijayabahu....
2023-02-15
Defence Advisor at Bangladesh High Commission in Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Advisor at Bangladesh High Commission in Sri Lanka, Commodore Md Shafiul Bari called on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (14th February 2023). ...
2023-02-14
Navy athletes shine as Inter-Command Athletic Championship – 2023 concludes in style
The finals of Inter-Command Athletic Championship – 2023 came to a thrilling conclusion on 11th and 12th February 2023 in the Northern Naval Command, with champions crowned in a series of exciting and highly competitive events. The men’s championship of the competition was won by the Western Naval Command and the women’s championship was secured by the Training Command....
2023-02-13
