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High Dependency Unit at Command Hospital (South) declared open

The opening of the High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the Command Hospital (South) in Boossa, Galle was held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne on 05th October 2022. The construction of this HDU was made possible by industrial expertise of the Sri Lanka Navy and aid provided by Donor Institutions and Charity Organizations....

2022-10-06
Navy expands infrastructure at Morayaya Maha Vidyalaya in Hambantota

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open navy-developed infrastructure at Morayaya Maha Vidyalaya in Hambantota today (05th October 2022). ...

2022-10-05
Defence Attaché at Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy

The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Han Jonghun called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (04th October 2022)....

2022-10-04
Bangladesh DSCSC delegation visits Navy Headquarters

A group of student officers of the Bangladesh Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) visited the Navy Headquarters on 03rd October 2022. The 43 - member delegation comprising tri-service student officers of the Bangladesh Defence Services Command and Staff College and members of the academic staff was led by Group Captain Amin Khan....

2022-10-04
Navy shines at inaugural Monsoon Cup Golf Tournament 2022

Sri Lanka Navy golfers made noteworthy performances and bagged several awards in the inaugural Monsoon Cup Golf Tournament 2022. The tournament organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force, concluded at Eagle Golf Link, China Bay in Trincomalee on 01st October 2022....

2022-10-03
Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627 calls at Port Apra in Guam during her home bound journey

Sri Lanka Navy officially took delivery of the EX-United States Coast Guard Cutter, USCGC Douglas Munro, provided by the United States, on 26th October 2021. Subsequently, she was designated with the Pennant Number P 627 in SLN Fleet and underwent certain modernization equipped to suit the operational needs of the Sri Lanka Navy. The ship departed for Sri Lanka from the Port of Seattle, United States on 03rd September 2022....

2022-10-03
SLNS Gajabahu open doors for children on their special day

Sri Lanka Navy on 02nd October 2022 organized a special programme for the children, on the occasion of the World Children's Day celebrations, marked in Sri Lanka annually on 01st October. The programme was held onboard SLNS Gajabahu, allowing an unprecedented experience for a group of children who took part in the event. ...

2022-10-03
Three hundred and thirty three (333) well-groomed recruits of 247th intake pass out through the portals of SLNS Shiksha

After successful completion of their basic training, three hundred and thirty three (333) recruits of the 247th intake of Sri Lanka Navy’s Regular and Volunteer Forces, passed out in a colourful ceremony held at the main parade ground of SLNS Shiksha, Poonewa on 01st October 2022....

2022-10-02
Navy rescues 38 local tourists aboard a distressed trawler in Kalpitiya seas

Sri Lanka Navy sprang into action to rescue 38 persons aboard a distressed trawler, while it was carrying the group of local tourists from Kalpitiya to Baththalangunduwa on the evening of 01st October 2022. The trawler was in desperate situation following a leakage of sea water into the craft....

2022-10-02
Navy nabs 07 more would-be illegal immigrants in Talaimannar

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 more individuals who were suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea, during a search operation carried out in seas off Sand Banks, Talaimannar on 28th September 2022. ...

2022-09-29
Commander of the Navy calls on acting Minister of Defence

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne called on the acting Minister of Defence and State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of National Security & Disaster Management on 28th September 2022....

2022-09-29
Distressed Indian fishing trawler in Sri Lanka’s waters handed over to Indian Coast Guard

Sri Lanka Navy handed over a distressed Indian fishing trawler, found in Sri Lanka’s waters due to a mechanical failure, to the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Annie Besant at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) this morning (28th September 2022). The distressed fishing trawler with a ceased engine was spotted by the Sri Lanka Navy about 26 nautical miles (48 Km) off Point Pedro in northern waters. ...

2022-09-28
Navy’s Nisansala Sandamali wins silver medal at 3rd Mount Everest International Open Taekwondo Championships 2022

Sri Lanka Navy athlete Women Able Seaman Nisansala Sandamali won a silver medal at 3rd Mount Everest International Open Taekwondo Championships 2022, held in Pokhara Nepal....

2022-09-28
Newly constructed ‘Marine Pier’ declared open in Sampoor

Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne declared open a newly constructed jetty (Marine Pier) at SLNS Vidura on 26th September 2022. The new facility was put up with a view to expand berthing facilities for small craft which are often deployed in the sea area of Trincomalee South. ...

2022-09-28
Navy apprehends 06 individuals suspected to be on illegal migration attempt in Talaimannar

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 06 persons who were suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea, during a search operation carried out in seas off Sand Banks, Talaimannar on 27th September 2022. ...

2022-09-28