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Sri Lanka Navy mourns passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

As messages of condolence flood in at the end of British monarch’s 70-year reign, Sri Lanka Navy, pays its highest tribute to the life and service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, passed away on 08th September 2022....

2022-09-18
Navy launches beach cleaning drives coinciding with International Coastal Cleanup Day and Marine Resources Conservation Week

Sri Lanka Navy conducted several cleanup drives in beach areas covering all naval commands this morning (17th September 2022), in parallel with the International Coastal Cleanup Day and Marine Resources Conservation Week....

2022-09-17
Navy nabs 26 more persons suspected to be on illegal migration attempt in northern waters

The Navy apprehended 26 persons along with a dinghy and a local multiday fishing trawler, during a patrol and search operation conducted off Veththalakerni in northern waters on 15th and 16th September 2022. The group of individuals are suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea, when they were apprehended by the Navy....

2022-09-16
Navy netball players represented Sri Lanka at the Asian Netball Championship advanced to next rate

Two players from the Sri Lanka Navy, namely Woman Leading Seaman, Deepika Abeykoon (WVS 66974) and Woman Able Seaman Hasitha Mendis (WV 76519) represented the victorious Sri Lanka team that went on to win the Asian Netball Championship title. In recognition of their stellar performances, which ultimately brought much glory to the Navy and the Nation, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne felicitated the players and advanced them to the next respective rates during a brief ceremony held in this regard at the Navy Headquarters today (15th September 2022). In additio...

2022-09-16
Workshop on “Coral Species Identification and Reef Restoration” held in Trincomalee

A workshop on “Coral Species Identification and Reef Restoration” intending to broaden the scope of Navy divers, was successfully held at the Command Diving & Salvage Unit (East) in Naval Dockyard Trincomalee and Sandy Bay on 13th and 14th September 2022. ...

2022-09-15
Navy apprehends 08 would-be illegal immigrants in Pesalai

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 08 individuals who were suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country by sea, during a foot patrol conducted at Kudiirippu Beach in Pesalai, Mannar on the night of 13th September 2022. ...

2022-09-14
Kerala cannabis worth approx. Rs. 130 million of street value held in northwestern seas

A special operation mounted by the Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard led to the interception of an Indian dhow carrying about 434kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis and apprehension of 05 Indian suspects aboard, in northwestern waters on the evening of 13th September 2022. The coordinated operation also made way for the apprehension of a local fishing trawler and 05 Sri Lankan nationals, suspected to have connection to the incident. ...

2022-09-14
Western and North Central Commands triumph as joint champions in Inter-command Tennis Tournament 2022

The Inter-command Tennis Tournament 2022 of the Sri Lanka Navy was held at the Eastern Naval Command Tennis Court from 05th to 10th September 2022. Recording noteworthy performances throughout the tournament both the Western and North Central Commands emerged as joint-champs and the Southern Naval Command won the runner-up title of the Inter-command Tennis Tournament 2022....

2022-09-14
Navy assists conduct of spectacle donation initiative at Base Hospital Pulmoddai

As part of another Naval Social Responsibility initiative of the Sri Lanka Navy, a spectacle donation initiative was held at the Base Hospital Pulmoddai on 10th September 2022, for 125 persons with visual impairment....

2022-09-12
Navy conducts beach cleaning programme at Preethipura and Uswetakeiyawa beaches

Sri Lanka Navy conducted beach cleaning programmes at Preethipura beach in Wattala and Uswetakeiyawa coastline on 10thSeptember 2022....

2022-09-12
Navy nabs 85 individuals suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate from island, in eastern waters

Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a local multiday fishing trawler carrying 85 individuals, suspected to be a group on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea, during a patrol conducted off Batticaloa in the wee hours of today (11th September 2022)....

2022-09-11
Inaugural AGM of College of Military Engineering Technology held at Navy Headquarters

The inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the College of Military Engineering Technology, Sri Lanka (CMETSL) was held at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters today (09th September 2022) with the participation of Tri-Forces Engineering officers....

2022-09-10
Commander of the Navy hosts evening reception for officer of NDC Course No 1

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne hosted an evening reception for the officers of the Course No 1 of National Defence College (NDC), Sri Lanka at the Western Naval Command Wardroom on 08th September 2022. ...

2022-09-10
Nineteen (19) naval personnel excelled in physical fitness tests recognized

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne felicitated 19 naval personnel, who excelled in physical fitness tests, during a ceremony held in this regard at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium today (07th September 2022). In accordance with the Physical Fitness Policy of the Sri Lanka Navy, these nineteen (19) naval personnel were recognized from dedicated fitness tests held in August 2022. The achievers also received prizes, certificates and insignia during the ceremony presided by Commander of the Navy....

2022-09-08
SLNS Nipuna moulds 334 more recruits for naval service

Three hundred and thirty four (334) recruits of the 246th intake of Sri Lanka Navy’s Regular and Volunteer Forces passed out in Boossa on 06th September 2022, on successful completion of their basic training. The fascinating Passing out Parade (POP) was held at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna, keeping with time-honoured naval tradition. ...

2022-09-07