Event News
SLN Marines – US Navy join hands for post HA/DR support mission
Over 100 US Navy personnel who had arrived onboard USS ‘Lake Erie’ joined hands with Sri Lanka Navy Marines, for post Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief support efforts in Colombo, Galle and Matara districts today (June, 12).
12 Jun 2017
Chief of Naval Staff – Pakistan Navy meets with Commander of the Navy
The Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah who is on a three day official visit to Sri Lanka, met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters today (12th June). The visiting Pakistan Navy Chief was accorded with a Guard of Honour in accordance with naval traditions upon his arrival.
12 Jun 2017
Two Reverse Osmosis plants declared open at Vavuniya Campus
Under a visionary concept of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, 2 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants produced by the Navy Research and Development Unit were declared open yesterday (12, June) in the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna.
12 Jun 2017
Navy apprehends 6 fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command apprehended 6 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized fishing nets, in the seas off Boulder Point, Trincomalee on 11th June 2017.
12 Jun 2017
Northern Naval Command conducts another field medical clinic at Mawadipuram village
As part of the Sri Lanka Navy’s Community Development and Social Responsibility project, the Northern Naval Command conducted a field medical clinic at the newly resettled Mawadipuram model village, Kankasanthurai on 10th June 2017. The initiative was organized under the patronage of the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha De Silva.
12 Jun 2017
Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy Chief Guest at the POP held in Trincomalee
At an impressive Passing Out Parade (POP) held at the main parade ground of the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee today (11th June), Midshipman belonging to the 30th (Technical and IT) and 31st intakes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), 55th Cadet Entry and candidates of the 01/2016 Service Entry, passed out as Commissioned Naval Officers of the Sri Lanka Navy.
12 Jun 2017