Event News
US Navy and SL Navy officials conduct 2nd edition of Staff Talks in Colombo
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The second edition of Staff Talks between the high - ranking officers of the US 7th Fleet and SL Navy was held at the Naval Headquarters on 16th and 17th of May 2017.
17 May 2017
Navy apprehends 8 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
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A group of naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command apprehended 8 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized fishing nets, in the sea area off Norway Island, Trincomalee yesterday (16).
17 May 2017
A reception hosted onboard ‘Ocean Shield’
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The Australian Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Ocean Shield’ which is on a two day official visit to Sri Lanka hosted a warm reception on-board last evening (16).
17 May 2017