Event News
INS Sutlej leaves Colombo harbour on completion of Joint Hydrographic Survey
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sutlej which arrived in the island on 26 October to undertake a Joint Hydrographic Survey off the coast of Sri Lanka, left the Colombo harbour today (21 December) on successful completion of the task.
21 Dec 2017
Blood donation campaign held at SLNS Parakrama to commemorate 67th Navy anniversary
A blood donation campaign was organized at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, SLNS Parakrama yesterday (20 December), to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy.
21 Dec 2017
Two persons nabbed with elephant pearls
Based on intelligence tip-off received by the Navy, naval personnel attached to the Western Naval Command in coordination with STF personnel in Gampola nabbed 2 persons with 7 elephant pearls during a raid carried out in Peradeniya on 19 December.
21 Dec 2017
Navy edge out Police at Dialog Champions League 2017
Sri Lanka Navy edged out Sri Lanka Police in yet another football encounter of Dialog Champions League 2017 yesterday (20 December).
21 Dec 2017
Navy secures several titles at CMYC Open Race Sailing Regatta
The Sri Lanka Navy Sailing Pool secured a number of titles at the Open Race Sailing Regatta organized by the Ceylon Motor Yacht Club (CMYC) at the Bolgoda Lake on 17 December.
21 Dec 2017
Japanese “Setogiri” arrives at the port of Trincomalee
“Setogiri” a Naval ship belongs to Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, arrived at the port of Trincomalee today (20th December) on a good will visit. She was welcomed in accordance with naval traditions on arrival.
20 Dec 2017
Second phase of Indian – SL Navy Joint Hydrographic Survey comes to successful end
The second phase of Indian – SL Navy Joint Hydrographic Survey which got off the ground on 26 October 2017 with the arrival of Indian Naval Ship Sutlej in Sri Lanka, came to a successful end today (19 December).
19 Dec 2017
Thirty nine Midshipmen commissioned as Naval Officers at Naval & Maritime Academy in Trincomalee
Thirty nine Midshipmen belonging to the 54th and 56th Cadet Entry Intakes and 31st Intake of Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, on successful completion of their basic training at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee as well as onboard various naval ships, were commissioned at a colourful commissioning parade held at the main parade ground of the NMA on 18th December 2017.
19 Dec 2017
Defence Secretary visits Eastern Naval Command
The Secretary to the Minister of Defence, Mr.Kapila Waidyaratne PC together with madam Waidyarathna who arrived in Trincomalee yesterday (18 December) to grace the Midshipmen’s Commissioning Parade which is scheduled to be held at the Naval and Maritime Academy this evening, took time off to pay a visit at the Eastern Naval Command.
19 Dec 2017
Sri Lanka Navy assists National Oil Spill Combat Exercise (SPILLEX 2017)
Continuing her responsibility on the imperative matters of Maritime affairs, Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance in the National Oil Spill Combat Exercise (SPILLEX 2017) which was organized by Marine Environment Protection Authority, at the seas off Colombo harbour and the Galle Face, on 14th and 15th December.
18 Dec 2017