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Third phase of Sea Vision training concludes on successful note
The third phase of Sea Vision training (Executive Course) conducted by the Office of the Defence Cooperation (ODC) of the Embassy of United States to Sri Lanka, successfully concluded at the Navy Headquarters today (29th June 2022). ...
2022-06-30
Newly appointed DSCSC Commandant calls on Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed Commandant of Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Major General Lasantha Rodrigo called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (29th June 2022). ...
2022-06-29
Navy apprehends 47 persons in western seas, while attempting to illegally migrate from island
A search operation carried out by the Navy in western seas off Negombo in the dark hours of 27th June 2022 led to the seizure of a local multiday fishing trawler with 47 persons, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to Australia via sea....
2022-06-28
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (27th June 2022)....
2022-06-27
54 persons attempting to illegally migrate from island held in eastern seas by Navy
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a local multiday fishing trawler with 54 individuals, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to Australia via sea, during a search operation carried out in the eastern seas of the island in the wee hours of today (27th June 2022)....
2022-06-27
Navy records number of wins at Novices Boxing Meet 2022
Sri Lanka Navy boxers managed to secure a number of achievements including 04 gold medals and 04 silver medals at the Novices Boxing Meet 2022 organized by the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL)....
2022-06-26
Navy pressed into action to clean remains collected in Deduru Oya near Anavilundawa area
Sri Lanka Navy pressed into action to clear debris and other remains collected in a tributary belonging to the Deduru Oya which flows in the Anavilundawa area of Puttalam. The Navy shouldered this task from 22nd to 24th June 2022 to clear the tributary, as it was blocked by the overgrowth of aquatic plants and the accumulation of waste....
2022-06-26
Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma takes over command of Southeastern Naval Command
Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma assumed office as Commander Southeastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (24th June 2022)....
2022-06-24
Another 35 persons attempting to illegally migrate from island held by Navy
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a local multiday fishing trawler with 35 individuals, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to Australia via sea, during a search operation carried out in the western seas of the island on 23rd June 2022. ...
2022-06-24
Navy assists conduct of COVID-19 vaccination drive in Eastern Province
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to the health sector for the successful conduct of a COVID-19 vaccination drive, carried out focusing the school children in Trincomalee of the Eastern Province. The Navy lent their helping hand for this timely effort, as part of its community service and social responsibility initiatives....
2022-06-24
Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy
Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy with effect from 21st June 2022....
2022-06-22
Rear Admiral Upul De Silva appointed as Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy
The President and Commander-in- Chief of Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed Rear Admiral Upul De Silva as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, effective from 21st June 2022. Accordingly, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, officially handed over the letter of appointment in this regard to Rear Admiral Upul De Silva at the Navy Headquarters and congratulated him....
2022-06-22
MRCC Colombo renders assistance to rescue a group of distressed fishermen in Arabian Sea
Ship MT-ALTAIR rescued 05 persons in distress aboard a local multiday fishing trawler that went into a mechanical failure, while in Arabian Sea on 20th June 2022. The rescue was coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo established at the Navy Headquarters....
2022-06-22
Rear Admiral YN Jayarathne honoured in send-off salute
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed about 36 years, the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral YN Jayarathne retired from naval service today (21st June 2022). ...
2022-06-21
Sri Lanka Navy marks World Hydrography Day
In parallel with the 101st World Hydrography Day that falls on 21st June, Sri Lanka Navy marked the annual celebration at the auditorium of National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) today (21st June 2022). The event which was presided over by the Chief of Staff of the Navy and the Joint Chief Hydrographer to the Government of Sri Lanka and Chief Hydrographer of the Navy, Rear Admiral YN Jayarathne, was attended by other stake holders in the field of hydrography. ...
2022-06-21
