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Indonesian sailing ship Bima Suci departs successfully concluding her goodwill visit

On successful completion of her three-day goodwill visit, the Indonesian naval ship Bima Suci departed from the port of Colombo today (02 November 2017)....
2017-11-02
Sri Lanka Navy apprehends 13 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters

Naval personnel on board a Fast Attack Craft attached to the Northern Naval Command on routine patrol apprehended 13 Indian fishermen along with 03 fishing trawlers for poaching in the Sri Lankan territorial waters north and west of Delft island in the early hours today (02 November 2017). ...
2017-11-02
New Navy Commander calls on CDS

Vice Admiral Sirimewan Ranasinghe, who assumed duties as the 22nd Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, called on the Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Office of the CDS today (01 November 2017)....
2017-11-01
Commander of the Navy calls on Defence Secretary

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe called on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Kapila Waidyaratne, PC, at the Ministry of Defence today (01st November 2017)....
2017-11-01
Navy commences a boat service for Gateway students

The boat service provided by the Navy for the convenience of the students of the Gateway International School in Battaramulla was inaugurated today (01 November 2017) under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe....
2017-11-01
AB Thushari Abeyratne wins gold at 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

Woman Able Seaman Thushsari Abeyratne of the Sri Lanka Navy has won a gold medal at the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) held in Turkmenistan. ...
2017-11-01
Navy constructs basketball court for Velani Central College

As part of its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, Sri Lanka Navy constructed a basketball court for the Velani Central College in Velani, Jaffna, fulfilling a long-felt need. ...
2017-11-01
Newly-appointed Commander of the Navy calls on His Excellency the President

The newly-appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe called on His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat today (31st October). ...
2017-10-31
New Commander of the Navy calls on State Minister of Defence

Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe, who assumed duties as the 22nd Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, called on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry of Defence today (31st October 2017)....
2017-10-31
US Nimitz Carrier Strike Group departs from Colombo harbour

The US Navy Nimitz Carrier Strike Group which arrived in Sri Lanka on 28th of this month left from the Colombo harbour today (31st October) on successful completion of its official four day visit. The US Carrier Strike Group comprised of USS Nimitz, the cruiser USS Princeton, and destroyers USS Howard, USS Shoup, USS Pinckney and USS Kidd....
2017-10-31
Commander Carrier Strike Group II calls on Commander of the Navy

The Commander Carrier Strike Group II, Rear Admiral Gregory Harris and a host of US naval officers called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo yesterday (30th October)....
2017-10-31
Chinese Defence Attaché calls on Commander of the Navy

The Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Xu Jianwei called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Navy Headquarters yesterday (30th October)....
2017-10-31
SLNS Mahanaga celebrates its 04th anniversary

SLNS Mahanaga of the South Eastern Naval Command celebrates its 04th anniversary today (31 October 2017). ...
2017-10-31
Indonesian sailing vessel ‘Bima Suci’ arrives at the port of Colombo

Indonesian sailing vessel ‘Bima Suci’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today (October 30). Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in accordance with naval traditions upon her arrival. ...
2017-10-30
Indian Defence Advisor calls on Commander of the Navy

The Defence Advisor attached to the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Captain Ashok Rao called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Navy Headquarters today (30th October 2017)....
2017-10-30