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Rear Admiral Mahinda Mahawatta assumes charge as Commander Southeastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Mahinda Mahawatta took over duties as Commander Southeastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters on 04th March 2022....
2022-03-06
Commander of the Navy graces Marine insignia awarding ceremony as Chief Guest
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne awarded insignia to 04 officers and 22 sailors of the 07th intake of Sri Lanka Navy Marine, who successfully completed training attached to the amphibious arm of the Navy, at SLNS Vidura in Sampoor on 04th March 2022. The ceremony which was held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy was also attended by the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Chandima Ulugetenne....
2022-03-05
Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva assumes duties as Commander Northwestern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva assumed duties as the Commander Northwestern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (04th March 2022)....
2022-03-04
Newly constructed Senior Officers’ Married Quarters declared open in Welisara
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open the newly constructed Senior Officers’ Married Quarters at the Welisara Naval Complex today (03rd March 2022). ...
2022-03-03
Delegation of Pakistan Navy War College visits Navy Headquarters
A delegation of Pakistan Navy War College, comprising student officers following the Staff Course and a group of Directing Staff members of it visited the Navy Headquarters today (02nd March 2022). ...
2022-03-02
Two (02) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships arrive in Colombo
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships ‘URAGA’ and ‘HIRADO’ which belong to the Minesweeper Division One arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit on 01st and 02nd March 2022 respectively. Upon their arrival, the two ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition....
2022-03-02
INS Nireekshak arrives at port of Trincomalee
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Nireekshak which serves as a Diving Support Vessel (DSV) in the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Trincomalee today (28th February 2022). The visiting ship was welcomed by Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2022-02-28
Commander of the Navy’s formal visit to Pakistan concludes on successful note
Concluding his formal visit to Pakistan on a successful note, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne returned to the island on 26th February 2022. ...
2022-02-27
Navy takes hold of an Indian trawler for poaching in Mannar seas
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of an Indian trawler with 08 Indian fishermen while poaching in Sri Lankan waters. The apprehension was made in seas north of Talaimannar, during a patrol carried out on the night of 26th February 2022....
2022-02-27
Navy seizes 02 Indian trawlers for poaching in northern waters
Sri Lanka Navy seized two (02) Indian trawlers with 22 Indian fishermen while poaching in Sri Lankan waters. The apprehension was made in northern waters of Sri Lanka, during a patrol carried out on the night of 23rd February 2022. ...
2022-02-24
Suspect nabbed with approx. 400kg stock of Kerala cannabis
A special operation conducted by the Navy in coordination with the Police STF led to the apprehension of a suspect with approx. 400kg stock of Kerala cannabis in the Kelani estuary area of Thotupalawatta, Hendala this evening (23rd February 2022). ...
2022-02-23
Commander of the Navy embarks on official visit to Pakistan
Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who is currently in Pakistan on an official visit, called on the Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan, Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi at the Pakistan Navy Headquarters on 22nd February 2022....
2022-02-23
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore ill fisherman for treatment
Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore an ill fisherman in the high seas and rushed him to hospital for treatment today (21st February 2022). The fisherman who was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler, in seas about 115 nautical miles (about 213 km) off the Galle Lighthouse, had suddenly fallen ill and was in need of medical attention....
2022-02-21
CISM Day Run -2022 flagged off in Colombo
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run was flagged off under the patronage of Defence Secretary, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne and with the attendance of Tri-Service Commanders in Colombo today (20th February 2022). ...
2022-02-20
Navy seizes Indian dhow while poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian dhow with 06 Indian fishermen while poaching in Sri Lankan waters. The apprehension was made in seas northwest of the Kovilan Lighthouse, Jaffna during a patrol in the wee hours of today (19th February 2022)....
2022-02-19
