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Related to the news release under the title ‘Navy assists dousing of fire onboard container ship at anchorage off Colombo harbour’ on 25th May 2021
The fire that broke out in the forecastle area of the MV X-PRESS PEARL, a container ship anchored 9.5 nautical miles northwest of the Port of Colombo, has now extended to the quarterdeck where the bridge is stationed. Further, it is observed that the containers and various parts that are falling overboard the distressed ship wash ashore.
...2021-05-26
Related to the news release under the title ‘Navy assists dousing of fire onboard container ship at anchorage off Colombo harbour’ on 22nd May 2021
The fire that broke out in the forecastle area of the MV X-PRESS PEARL, a container ship anchored 9.5 nautical miles northwest of the Port of Colombo, is now spreading to the quarterdeck where the bridge is stationed. The fire was exacerbated by strong winds due to changing weather conditions. However, the crew of the ship and members of the emergency response team of the Salvor have been safely brought ashore as of now.
...2021-05-25
Navy Seva Vanitha Unit organizes largest ever blood donation campaign
A blood donation campaign organized by the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), going by the directives of its President, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne, was held covering each Naval Command today (24th May 2021). Meanwhile, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne also took time off to call at the blood donation drive held at the Navy Headquarters. ...
2021-05-24
Navy relief teams stand ready for possible flood emergency
Sri Lanka Navy pre deployed 04 relief teams in several areas in the Southern Province today (23rd May 2021) to extend relief measures to people, in the backdrop where flood risk is possible following the inclement weather.
...2021-05-23
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 39 million
During a foot patrol conducted in the beach area of Thandamanaru in Jaffna on 22nd May 2021, the Navy was able to recover an abandoned stock of Kerala cannabis weighing about 131kg and 800g.
...2021-05-23
Navy assists apprehension of suspect with Kerala cannabis
During a special operation conducted in Trincomalee on 21st May 2021, the Navy managed to nab a suspect with about 1kg and 790g of Kerala cannabis.
...2021-05-22
Navy gets in on the act to clear remains clogged under bridges
Navy sprang into action to clear debris collected under Wakwella and Agaliya bridges over Gin Ganga on 21st May 2021.
...2021-05-22
Related to the news release under the title ‘Navy assists dousing of fire onboard container ship at anchorage off Colombo harbour’ on 21st May 2021
Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with and Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is working in full swing as of now (22nd May 2021) to contain the fire onboard the MV ‘X-PRESS PEARL’ which confronted this unfortunate turn of event while at anchorage off Colombo harbour on 20th May.
...2021-05-22
Navy assists apprehension of suspect with Kerala cannabis
A special operation conducted by the Navy in Mannar on 20th May 2021, made way to apprehend a suspect (01) with about 1kg and 450g of Kerala cannabis made ready to be sold.
...2021-05-21
Navy launches an apiculture project at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee
The United Nations has declared May 20 as World Bee Day with the aim of promoting beekeeping around the world and to protect bee population. On the sidelines of this global event, Sri Lanka Navy introduced the 50th bee colony to the ‘Project Navy Bees’ run by Naval Dockyard Trincomalee on 20th May 2021, with the objective of popularizing beekeeping. ...
2021-05-21
Series of events organized to commemorate naval war veterans
To coincide with the 12th National War Heroes’ Day, the Navy organized its main event to commemorate naval war veterans, under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Naval War Hero Monument in Welisara on 19th May 2021. On the sidelines of this, a series of programmes to recall the cherished memory of fallen combatants of the Navy were held in Naval Commands. ...
2021-05-21
Navy assists dousing of fire onboard container ship at anchorage off Colombo harbour
Sri Lanka Navy responding immediately to a distress call of fire erupted onboard a container ship ‘X-PRESS PEARL’ in the afternoon of 20th May 2021, promptly dispatched 02 Offshore Patrol Vessels, Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Sagara, Sindurala and a Fast Attack Craft to the scene of fire. Further 01 Tug from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)is engaged in firefighting efforts as of now. The container ship was at anchorage about 9.5 nautical miles northwest of Colombo harbour as the incident was reported.
...2021-05-21
Boossa Intermediate Care Centre receives medical supplies for COVID-19 treatment
The Bishop of Galle, Most Rev. Raymond Wickramasinghe handed over a stock of medical supplies to Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Prasanna Hewage on 19th May 2021. These items will be used for the treatment of patients at the Intermediate Care Centre for COVID-19, managed by Sri Lanka Navy in Boossa, Galle. ...
2021-05-20
New Deputy Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral YN Jayarathne calls on Commander of the Navy
Rear Admiral YN Jayarathne, who was recently appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy, called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (20th May 2021). ...
2021-05-20
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Udaya Hettiarachchi
Rear Admiral Udaya Hettiarachchi today (20th May 2021) retired from naval service, upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over 35 years in the Navy....
2021-05-20
