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Navy seizes haul of illegal drugs in northern seas
The Navy managed to seize a haul of drug strain known to be Kerala cannabis, during a special operation carried out in the sea area about 22 nautical miles off Point Pedro on 11th August 2020.
...2020-08-12
SLNS ‘Hansaya’ receives new Commanding Officer
Lieutenant Commander Sanjaya Perera took command as the new Commanding Officer of the Fast Personnel Carrier SLNS ‘Hansaya’ today (11th August 2020).
...2020-08-11
Navy Commander calls on Admiral of the Fleet, Wasantha Karannagoda
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who was appointed as the 24th Commander of Sri Lanka Navy paid a courtesy call on Admiral of the Fleet, Wasantha Karannagoda in Ethul Kotte on 10th August 2020.
...2020-08-11
Boossa Naval Quarantine Centre releases 27 individuals
Twenty seven (27) individuals who stayed at the Boossa Naval Quarantine Centre in Galle left for their homes during the past few days, on successful completion of quarantine process.
...2020-08-10
Navy lends hand for beach cleaning campaigns
Taking an interest in beach cleaning efforts with a view to maintain an unspoiled coastal belt around the island, Sri Lanka Navy launched several beach clean-up drives in northern and southern parts of the island during the past week.
...2020-08-10
New Volleyball court at SLNS Thammanna declared open
The new Volleyball court constructed at SLNS Thammanna in the North Central Naval Command was declared open by Commander North Central Naval Area on a colourful note on 08th August 2020.
...2020-08-10
Navy assists apprehension of 04 persons with narcotics
As an extension of its regular anti-drug operations being carried out in view of creating a drug-free society, the Navy rendered assistance for apprehension of 04 suspects with narcotic substances in Ambalantota, Palaitivu Island and Periyakarsal areas in the past few days.
...2020-08-08
Navy-built RO plant vested in the general public
Being one of the forerunners in the national effort in eradication of the chronic kidney disease from the country, Sri Lanka Navy established its 758th Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at Panama today (07th August 2020).
...2020-08-07
4th Fast Attack Flotilla welcomes new Commanding Officer
Captain Harsha De Silva today (07th August 2020) took over duties as the new Commanding Officer of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla, which is renowned as the ‘teeth arm’ of Sri Lanka Navy.
...2020-08-07
Commander of the Navy visits Navy General Hospital
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne made an inspection visit to the Navy General Hospital in Welisara on 06th August 2020. This turned out to be his very first visit to the Navy General Hospital, upon assumption of duties as Commander of the Navy.
...2020-08-07
Rear Admiral Muditha Gamage retires from naval service
Upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over three decades, Rear Admiral Muditha Gamage retired from the naval service today (07th August 2020).
...2020-08-07
Fifteen (15) more quarantined individuals proceed homewards
Another 15 individuals who successfully completed their quarantine period at the Boossa and Kalpitiya Naval Quarantine Centres proceeded homewards today (07th August 2020).
...2020-08-07
Command of SLNS ‘Sayura’ changes hands
Captain Buddhika Rupasinghe took over command as the new Commanding Officer of the Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Sayura today (06th August 2020).
...2020-08-06
Ex P 419 developed into floating damage control simulator
Having developed into a floating damage control platform, the ex P 419 craft, which had already been cast aside from operational service, was handed over for the training purposes of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla on 05th August 2020. The simple ceremony held in a bid to mark this occasion was presided over by Commander Eastern Naval Area.
...2020-08-06
Navy plays a classic role helping stranded fishers at sea
Responding to request for assistance by the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to the Maritime Rescue Coordinating Center (MRCC) Colombo, Sri Lanka Navy initiated swift action to reach out to several multi day fishing trawlers and their crew members in distress at sea, in the past couple of days.
...2020-08-06
