Sri Lanka Navy

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

Australian Defence delegation calls on Commander of the Navy

The Assistant Secretary of Global Interests Branch in the International Policy Division, Department of Defence Australia, Mr Tom Menadue called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (18th February 2022). ...

2022-02-18

CONEX – 22 concludes on successful note

The fourth edition of Colombo Naval Exercise -2022 (CONEX-22), hosted by Sri Lanka Navy to further hone professionalism and experiences of naval personnel, concluded on a successful note on 14th February 2022....

2022-02-15

Two suspects held with Crystal Methamphetamine worth over Rs. 6.5 million gross street value in Point Pedro

Sri Lanka Navy managed to apprehend two suspects with about 817g of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) during a search carried out in Nelliadi, Point Pedro on 14th February 2022. ...