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Commander of the Navy calls on the Brazilian Navy Chief
 

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, who is currently visit Brazil, as an invitee at the Latin America Aerospace and Defence (LAAD – 2017) exhibition, called on the Brazilian Navy Commander, Admiral Eduardo Leal Ferreira in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday (4)....

2017-04-05

Indian Coast Guard assist to find distressed Sri Lankan fishing trawler
 

The Indian Coast Guard personnel rescued five Sri Lankan fishermen who went missing with their multi day fishing trawler ‘EVINDI 01’ which had drifted into the Indian territorial waters following a technical defect on 01st April....

2017-04-05

SLN, ICG and Indian Navy combine to douse fire onboard MV Daniela
 

Upon receiving a fire distress call from a container vessel, MSC ‘Daniela’ yesterday (4) the Sri Lanka Navy dispatched two Fast Attack Craft (FACs) on scene to escort the vessel which was plying 120 Nm off Colombo....

2017-04-04

Navy renders assistance to nab 5 suspects attempted to sell copper plate by illegal means
 

On receipt of intelligence informationto the Western Naval Command, a groupof naval personnel in coordination with Special Crime Investigation Unit, Kandy nabbed 5 suspects who attempted to trade a copper plate, belonging to the Dutch Colonial Era, by illegal means. ...

2017-04-04

SLNS Samudura and SLNS Suranimila leave for Cochin India

Sri Lanka Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessels, SLNS Samudura and SLNS Suranimila left for Cochin India from the Port of Colombo today (4) on a goodwill mission in India....

2017-04-04

Navy Chief’s, Brazil visit focuses to thrust SL’s blue economic aspirations
 

Sri Lanka’s aspiration of thriving as a 21st century blue economic hub has been given a much needed thrust, as the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne made progressive discussions with the top brass of the Brazilian Navy....

2017-04-04

Sri Lanka Navy assists repatriation of 38 Indian poachers

Repatriation of 38 Indian poachers who were released from the Sri Lankan custody took place at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) North of Kankasanthurai with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy today (4). ...

2017-04-04

Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Shoor’ arrives on a goodwill visit
 

The Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Shoor’ arrived at Colombo port today (4) on a goodwill and training visit. ...

2017-04-04

Navy installs solar powered RO plants

Under the able leadership of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Navy Research and Development Unit operated under close supervision of Captain (E) Priyankara Dissanayake initiated a range of Community Service Projects for the benefit of the general public in various part of the country. ...

2017-04-03

8.1 kg of Water Gel Sticks apprehended in Trincomalee

On receipt of an intelligence tip-off naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command apprehended a suspect and 8.1 kg of Water Gel Sticks at two separate locations today (3)....

2017-04-03

Navy clinches the trophy of FA CUP 2017
 

With a spectacular performance, Sri Lanka Navy Football team emerged champion at the Foot Ball Association (FA) CUP 2017 beating St. Nicholas Football Team Jaffna in a closely encountered final by 1-0, held at Duraiappa Grounds Jaffna yesterday (2). ...

2017-04-03

SLNS Samudura, JMSDF ‘Teruzuki’ conduct passage training exercise

Sri Lankan Navy Ship Samudura (Ex- USCGC Courageous) and Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force(JMSDF) ship ‘Teruzuki’ engaged in a bilateral sea-borne exercise off Colombo today(02 April)....

2017-04-02

Navy apprehends six Indian nationals with 13.5 kg of drug parcels in Sri Lankan waters
 

Sri Lanka naval fleet units on patrol in the Northern waters apprehended 13.5 kg of drugs suspected to be heroin along with 6 Indian nationals and an Indian fishing boat this morning (2)....

2017-04-02

A joint raid by Navy and Police takes 2 persons in to custody with 8.275 kg of Kerala Cannabis
 

On receipt of information to the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command in coordination with Mulankavil Police arrested 2 persons for having 8.275 kg of Kerala Cannabis in their possession....

2017-04-01

Navy installs three more Reverse Osmosis plants
 

The Sri Lanka Navy has been implementing several community service programmes under the visionary leadership of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne....

2017-04-01