Event News
Navy rescues two fishermen distressed in the sea
Two fishermen who distressed in the seas off Trincomalee due to an engine failure of their trawler, were rescued by Sri Lanka Naval Ship ‘Sayurala’ attached to Northern Naval Command, yesterday (12th June).
13 Jun 2018
Four SLN Fast Gunboats celebrate their 18th anniversary
SLNS Udara, SLNS Edithara II, SLNS Wickrama II and SLNS Abeetha II, four of the Fast Gunboats belonging to the Navy’s fleet celebrated their 18th anniversary yesterday (11 June 2018).
12 Jun 2018
Commander Janitha Buddhika assumes duties as Commanding Officer of SLNS Rathnadeepa
Commander (C) Janitha Buddhika today (12 June) assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Navy Ship Rathnadeepa.
12 Jun 2018
Navy takes the strain to win men’s title at Defence Services tug of war
Sri Lanka Navy team triumphed over their Army counterparts to record a comprehensive victory at the finals of Defence Services tug of war tournament worked off at the sports ground of SLNS Gemunu in Welisara, yesterday (11th June).
12 Jun 2018
Navy assists apprehension of 06 persons engaged in illegal acts
Six (06) persons who engaged in illegal acts at several locations in the island were apprehended by Sri Lanka Navy during the past few days.
12 Jun 2018
Navy contributes to clean-up beaches to mark World Oceans Day
Sri Lanka Navy in collaboration with the MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd conducted a series of beach cleaning programmes across the island to mark the World Oceans Day which fell on 08 June 2018.
11 Jun 2018
Pre Treatment Centre for Plastic Recycling declared open in Kalpitiya
As a sustainable solution to waste and its struggle with a garbage disposal system, the Maritime Conservation and Research Unit of Sri Lanka Navy recently introduced a new methodology for plastic recycling.
11 Jun 2018
Players excelled at National Muaythai Championship meet Commander of the Navy
The players of the Sri Lanka Navy, who won the National Muaythai Championship met Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Naval Headquarters today (11 June 2018).
11 Jun 2018
SLNS Prathapa celebrates its 18th anniversary
SLNS Prathapa, one of the Fast Gun Boats (FGBs) of the Sri Lanka Navy, celebrated its 18th anniversary today (11 June 2018) giving prominence to several celebratory events organized under the guidance of the Commanding Officer of the ship, Commander (N) Buddhika Jayaweera.
11 Jun 2018
Pakistan Defence Advisor calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Advisor of the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Sajjad Ali called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Naval Headquarters, Colombo today (11 June 2018).
11 Jun 2018