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Official website of Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference launched
The official website of Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference 2018 was launched by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo on 28 March 2018. ...
2018-04-02
Six persons engaged in illegal activities apprehended with Navy’s assistance
Sri Lanka Navy assisted to apprehend 6 persons engaged in various illegal acts at several locations in the island during the past week....
2018-04-02
Navy proves professional expertise in salvage of HMNS SS Sagaing sank during WW II
The wreck of one of the famous ships of Her Majesty’s Naval Service - SS Sagaing which sank at the Trincomalee harbour during the World War II, is refloated after 75 years stay underwater by a team of divers of Sri Lanka Navy making a landmark turning point in the field of Diving and Salvage....
2018-03-31
Navy initiates a project in creating Polythene and Plastic free environment
Marine Conservation and Monitoring Unit of Sri Lanka Navy has introduced a new recycling process of polythene and plastic as a sustainable solution for garbage disposal of Sri Lanka....
2018-03-29
SLNHS bathymetric surveys focused on fishery harbour development in the North and North East save millions of rupees to government coffers
Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service, on a request made by Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development, completed bathymetric surveys in support of developing four fishery harbours in the North and North East of Sri Lanka....
2018-03-28
Workshop on ‘Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported Fishing’ held in Trincomalee
A workshop organized by United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization on ‘Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported Fishing’ for the judges and officers of the Attorney General's Department was held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium at the Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee on 24 March 2018. ...
2018-03-28
Navy assists to apprehend 23 persons engaged in illegal activities
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 23 persons engaged in illegal acts at several locations in the island during the past few days. ...
2018-03-27
Disaster Management Simulation Exercise successfully concludes in Kalpitiya
A Disaster Management Simulation Exercise conducted by Sri Lanka Navy, successfully concluded at the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) Headquarters in Kalpitiya on 23March 2018....
2018-03-26
Sri Lanka Navy’s second AOPV arrives at Colombo harbour
The second Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) constructed at the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the mission requirement of the Sri Lanka Navy, arrived at the Colombo harbour this morning (26 July 2018). ...
2018-03-26
BNS ‘Bangabandhu’ leaves Colombo harbour after successful tour
On successful completion of its 4 day official tour, the Bangladesh naval vessel, BNS ‘Bangabandhu’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 22 March, set sail from the Colombo harbour today (25 March). ...
2018-03-25
Navy delivers impressive performance in kayaking at Defence Services Games 2018
The Kayaking Championship of the Defence Services Games - 2018 was held at the Diyawanna Rowing Centre from 21st to 23rd March, with the graceful presence of Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army, Major General Dampath Fernando. ...
2018-03-24
Captain Janaka Nissanka assumes duties as Commanding Officer of SLNS Sagara
Captain (C) Janaka Nissanka today (24 March) assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of the Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Sagara....
2018-03-24
Sri Lanka Navy receives 2nd Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel
The 2nd Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) constructed at the Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the mission requirements of Sri Lanka Navy, was officially handed over in India yesterday (22nd March)....
2018-03-23
Director Institute of Naval Medicine, INHS Asvini meets Commander of the Navy
Director Institute of Naval Medicine at INHS Asvini in Mumbai, Surgeon Commodore Sheila Mathai paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe and held a cordial discussion at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo today (23 March). ...
2018-03-23
Navy marks the first win in Security Services Rugby Tournament
Sri Lanka Navy secured an easy win over Sri Lanka Air Force at the first match of Security Services Rugby Tournament played at Colombo Race Course grounds yesterday (22nd March). ...
2018-03-23
