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Military Attaché of Turkish Embassy in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Military Attaché of Turkish Embassy in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Staff Colonel Servet OKUMUŞ called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (03rd February 2023)....
2023-02-03
Navy rescues 04 distressed fishermen in eastern seas
During a rescue operation carried out off Lankapatuna in Trincomalee today (02nd February 2023), Sri Lanka Navy rescued 04 fishermen in distress, as their fishing trawler had collided against a reef in the sea area. ...
2023-02-02
Seventeen (17) senior naval officers felicitated with Vishishta Seva Vibhushanaya (VSV)
Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka felicitated senior officers of the tri-services by awarding prestigious Vishishta Seva Vibhushanaya (VSV) and 75th Independence Anniversary Commemoration Medal on 01st February 2023. The dignified ceremony was held at the President's House in Kandy and the ceremony was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2023-02-02
Commanding Officer HMS Tamar meets Commander Western Naval Area
Commander Teilo Elliot –Smith, the Commanding Officer of HMS Tamar of the Royal Navy met with the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva at the Western Naval Command Headquarters on 28th January 2023. HMS Tamar arrived at the Port of Colombo on 27th January, in need of repair....
2023-02-01
SLNS Samudura leaves for Pakistan to attend ‘AMAN’ - 2023
SLNS Samudura today (31st January 2023) left for the Port of Karachi from Colombo to take part in the multinational naval exercise AMAN hosted by the Pakistan Navy. At the directives of Commander of the Navy, the ship is scheduled to take part in the 08th edition of ‘AMAN’ representing Sri Lanka Navy. The departing ship was sent off amidst customary naval traditions at the port of Colombo....
2023-02-01
Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe appointed as Director of National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Director General Engineering, Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe as the Director of National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) effective from 27th January 2023. ...
2023-01-31
Navy-built 951st RO plant vested in public at Sella Kataragama
The 951st Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility Project was declared open for community use at Sri Dammanikethana Temple and Pirivena in Sella Kataragama. The opening was held under the patronage of Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Saman Perera today (29th January 2023)....
2023-01-30
Kerala cannabis worth approx. Rs. 4 million gross street value seized on Analaitivu Island
A combined operation carried out by the Navy and Police in the beach area of the Analaitivu Island led to the seizure of over 12kg of Kerala cannabis on 28 January 2023....
2023-01-29
Navy men and women ruggerites secure two more wins in Nippon Rugby Tournament - 2023
The men’s and women’s rugby teams of the Navy secured two more wins in their encounters over the Air Force in the Nippon Rugby Tournament – 2023. The games were played at the Navy Rugby Ground in Welisara on 27th January 2023....
2023-01-28
Navy’s latest driving simulator in Welisara: A safe space to learn and improve driving skills
Offering a realistic and safe training experience to the Transport Assistants of the Sri Lanka Navy, a new driving simulator was established at the Naval Driver Training School in Welisara. Meanwhile, the new facility was declared open by the Director General Engineering, Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe on 27th January 2023. ...
2023-01-28
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka meets with Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie J. Chung met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (27th January 2023). ...
2023-01-27
USS Anchorage departs on successful completion of CARAT – 2023
On successful completion of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) – 2023 Exercise, USS ‘Anchorage’ (LPD-23) of the United States Navy departed the island this morning (27th January 2023). Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in compliance with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo....
2023-01-27
Navy renders assistance to snuff out fire at mill
The Navy was pressed into action to put out a sudden fire erupted at a mill in Werella area, Wattala in the wee hours of today (27th January 2023). ...
2023-01-27
Navy seizes over 1447kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of over 1447kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a special operation carried out in the lagoon and sea area of Negombo on 26th January 2023. ...
2023-01-27
CARAT – 2023 concludes, strengthening maritime cooperation
The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) – 2023 bilateral exercise successfully concluded in Sri Lanka today (26th January 2023). Hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet in partnership with the Sri Lanka Navy, CARAT – 2023 Exercise was held in Colombo, Trincomalee and Mullikulam from 19th to 25th January....
2023-01-27
