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Undergraduates from Ocean University of Sri Lanka visit workshops at SLNS Rangalla
A group of 52 undergraduates pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering at the Ocean University of Sri Lanka visited the Navy engineering workshops at SLNS Rangalla on 29th August 2023. This opportunity enabled them to acquire direct, hands-on understanding of the repair and maintenance operations conducted within naval facilities....
2023-09-15
KDU Vice Chancellor calls on Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (15th September 2023)....
2023-09-15
Thirteen (13) persons engaged in illegal fishing in Trincomalee held by Navy
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 13 persons for engaging in illegal fishing activities, during search operations conducted in the Kokkadi beach area and sea area off Foul Point on 14th and 15th September 2023. During those separate operations, the Navy also took hold of 02 dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal fishing practices. ...
2023-09-15
Navy takes hold of smuggled consignment of Tendu leaves in Wannimundalama Lagoon, Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a dinghy with a consignment of smuggled Tendu leaves during a special operation carried out in Wannimundalama Lagoon area, Kalpitiya on 13th September 2023. The apprehended stock of Tendu leaves weighed around 639kg (wet weight). The Navy also nabbed 02 suspects in connection to the illegal act. ...
2023-09-14
INS ‘Nireekshak’ arrives in Trincomalee
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Nireekshak’ arrived at the Trincomalee harbour on a formal visit this morning (14th September 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval tradition. ...
2023-09-14
Navy takes hold of 03 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the evening of 13th September 2023. The operation led to the seizure of 03 Indian trawlers with 17 Indian nationals poaching in island waters off the Kakarathivu Island and Kovilan Lighthouse, Jaffna. ...
2023-09-14
Navy apprehends 6 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern seas
The Navy apprehended 6 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during a special operation conducted off Salli, Trincomalee in the wee hours of 13th September 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal act. ...
2023-09-13
Navy takes hold of about 2223kg of smuggled Tendu leaves
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the beach area of Ilanthadiya in Puttalam on 12th September 2023 led to the recovery of about 2223kg of smuggled Tendu leaves. ...
2023-09-13
A discussion on Marine Disaster Response Process held in Navy Headquarters
A special discussion on the role of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo and the contingency plan for maritime disasters was held at the Navy Headquarters on 06th September 2023. The discussion which was presided by the Deputy Chief of Staff and Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake was also attended by a group of representatives from Marine Environment Protection Authority and the European Union Mission in Sri Lanka. ...
2023-09-12
Navy apprehends 12 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended 12 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during special operations conducted in the beach areas of Nilaweli and Kinniya in Trincomalee and the sea area of Chalai in Jaffna on 9th, 10th and 11th September 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 4 dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment and diving gear used for the illegal acts. ...
2023-09-11
Commander of the Navy visits Northwestern Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera undertook a formal visit to the Northwestern Naval Command on the 09th and 10th of September 2023. This visit encompassed a comprehensive overview of operational matters, developmental initiatives, and welfare projects underway within the command....
2023-09-11
Eleven (11) naval artificer apprentices pass out after successful completion of training at Naval Institute of Technology
On successful completion of their training at Naval Institute of Technology (NIT) in Welisara, eleven (11) naval artificer apprentices of the 19th artificer intake of NIT passed out at the main parade ground of NIT in Welisara today (08th September 2023). The ceremony was graced by Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Rear Admiral Viraj Leelarathna, as the Chief Guest....
2023-09-08
Commander of the Navy attends 16th International Research Conference of KDU
The 16th International Research Conference (IRC) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) commenced at the KDU Auditorium on 07th September 2023 with the gracious presence of the Chief of Staff to the President and National Security Advisor, Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka. The event which was graced by the Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd), as the Guest of Honour, was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2023-09-08
Presidential Task Force to combat the use of poisonous and dangerous drugs convenes at Navy Headquarters
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera who is also the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force to combat the use of poisonous and dangerous drugs chaired a special meeting at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo on 01st September 2023. ...
2023-09-06
Navy men’s team becomes runner-up in 12th Defence Services Cricket Championship
The 12th Defence Services Cricket Championship was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Cricket Ground in Katunayake on 05th September 2023. In the final showdown, the Sri Lanka Navy secured the runner-up title in men’s cricket championship. ...
2023-09-06