Event News
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.
04 Apr 2017
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.
04 Apr 2017
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.
04 Apr 2017
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.
04 Apr 2017
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).
04 Apr 2017
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.
04 Apr 2017
