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Navy lifesavers rescue another 2 persons
Lifesavers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard attached to SLNS Vijayaba in the Estern Naval Command, rescued another two persons who were drowning in the seas off Gopalapuralm, Nelaveli and transferred them ashore safely yesterday (24th December)....
2017-12-26
Two drowning persons pulled from Gopalpuram seas
Lifesavers of Coast Guard attached to SLNS Vijayaba, Nilaveli in the Eastern Naval Command pulled 2 persons who were drowning in the seas off Gopalpuram beach yesterday (24 December)....
2017-12-25
Navy nabs a person with 2 kg of Cannabis
Based on the information received by the Navy, Naval personnel attached to the Western Naval Command apprehended a person who kept 2 kg of Cannabis ( KG ) set for sale in his possession, in a raid carried out with the assistance of STF - Gonahena, at Maligawatta area yesterday (24th December) ....
2017-12-25
Commander of the Navy visits Indian Navy’s Southern Naval Command in Kochi
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe visited the Indian Navy’s Southern Naval Command in Kochi from 20 to 23 December, as part of his official four-day-tour to India to attend the Silver Jubilee Seminar on Operational Sea Training and Safety On board....
2017-12-24
JMSDF 'Setogiri' leaves Trincomalee harbour
On successful completion of its 3 day official tour, the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ship 'Setogiri’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 20 December, left the Trincomalee harbour yesterday (22 December)....
2017-12-23
Ship’s crew of “ Setogiiri” assist coastal cleaning at Trincomalee
The crew of Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force’s ship ‘Setogiri’ which arrived the island on a goodwill visit, last 20th Dececmber, and the naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command engaged in a cleaning campaign along the Trincomalee coastal line yesterday (21 December)....
2017-12-22
Inter-ship/craft semaphore, flashing, ROR and rigging competition – 2017
The final round of inter-ship/craft semaphore, flashing, ROR and rigging competition 2017 organized by the Naval Fleet Command was held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium in Trincomalee on 20 December 2017....
2017-12-22
INS Sutlej leaves Colombo harbour on completion of Joint Hydrographic Survey
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sutlej which arrived in the island on 26 October to undertake a Joint Hydrographic Survey off the coast of Sri Lanka, left the Colombo harbour today (21 December) on successful completion of the task....
2017-12-21
Blood donation campaign held at SLNS Parakrama to commemorate 67th Navy anniversary
A blood donation campaign was organized at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, SLNS Parakrama yesterday (20 December), to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2017-12-21
Two persons nabbed with elephant pearls
Based on intelligence tip-off received by the Navy, naval personnel attached to the Western Naval Command in coordination with STF personnel in Gampola nabbed 2 persons with 7 elephant pearls during a raid carried out in Peradeniya on 19 December....
2017-12-21
Navy edge out Police at Dialog Champions League 2017
Sri Lanka Navy edged out Sri Lanka Police in yet another football encounter of Dialog Champions League 2017 yesterday (20 December). ...
2017-12-21
Navy secures several titles at CMYC Open Race Sailing Regatta
The Sri Lanka Navy Sailing Pool secured a number of titles at the Open Race Sailing Regatta organized by the Ceylon Motor Yacht Club (CMYC) at the Bolgoda Lake on 17 December. ...
2017-12-21
Japanese “Setogiri” arrives at the port of Trincomalee
“Setogiri” a Naval ship belongs to Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, arrived at the port of Trincomalee today (20th December) on a good will visit. She was welcomed in accordance with naval traditions on arrival....
2017-12-20
Second phase of Indian – SL Navy Joint Hydrographic Survey comes to successful end
The second phase of Indian – SL Navy Joint Hydrographic Survey which got off the ground on 26 October 2017 with the arrival of Indian Naval Ship Sutlej in Sri Lanka, came to a successful end today (19 December)....
2017-12-19
Thirty nine Midshipmen commissioned as Naval Officers at Naval & Maritime Academy in Trincomalee
Thirty nine Midshipmen belonging to the 54th and 56th Cadet Entry Intakes and 31st Intake of Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, on successful completion of their basic training at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee as well as onboard various naval ships, were commissioned at a colourful commissioning parade held at the main parade ground of the NMA on 18th December 2017. ...
2017-12-19
