Event News
Navy proves professional expertise in salvage of HMNS SS Sagaing sank during WW II
The wreck of one of the famous ships of Her Majesty’s Naval Service - SS Sagaing which sank at the Trincomalee harbour during the World War II, is refloated after 75 years stay underwater by a team of divers of Sri Lanka Navy making a landmark turning point in the field of Diving and Salvage.
31 Mar 2018
Navy initiates a project in creating Polythene and Plastic free environment
Marine Conservation and Monitoring Unit of Sri Lanka Navy has introduced a new recycling process of polythene and plastic as a sustainable solution for garbage disposal of Sri Lanka.
29 Mar 2018
SLNHS bathymetric surveys focused on fishery harbour development in the North and North East save millions of rupees to government coffers
Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service, on a request made by Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development, completed bathymetric surveys in support of developing four fishery harbours in the North and North East of Sri Lanka.
28 Mar 2018
Workshop on ‘Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported Fishing’ held in Trincomalee
A workshop organized by United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization on ‘Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported Fishing’ for the judges and officers of the Attorney General's Department was held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium at the Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee on 24 March 2018.
28 Mar 2018
Navy assists to apprehend 23 persons engaged in illegal activities
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 23 persons engaged in illegal acts at several locations in the island during the past few days.
27 Mar 2018
Disaster Management Simulation Exercise successfully concludes in Kalpitiya
A Disaster Management Simulation Exercise conducted by Sri Lanka Navy, successfully concluded at the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) Headquarters in Kalpitiya on 23March 2018.
26 Mar 2018
Sri Lanka Navy’s second AOPV arrives at Colombo harbour
The second Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) constructed at the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the mission requirement of the Sri Lanka Navy, arrived at the Colombo harbour this morning (26 July 2018).
26 Mar 2018
BNS ‘Bangabandhu’ leaves Colombo harbour after successful tour
On successful completion of its 4 day official tour, the Bangladesh naval vessel, BNS ‘Bangabandhu’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 22 March, set sail from the Colombo harbour today (25 March).
25 Mar 2018
Navy delivers impressive performance in kayaking at Defence Services Games 2018
The Kayaking Championship of the Defence Services Games - 2018 was held at the Diyawanna Rowing Centre from 21st to 23rd March, with the graceful presence of Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army, Major General Dampath Fernando.
24 Mar 2018
Captain Janaka Nissanka assumes duties as Commanding Officer of SLNS Sagara
Captain (C) Janaka Nissanka today (24 March) assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of the Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Sagara.
24 Mar 2018
