Event News
Fourteen (14) Direct Entry officers pass out at NMA in Trincomalee
On successful completion of their basic training, fourteen (14) naval officers of the 01/2018 Direct Entry batch passed out at the main parade ground of the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on 12th October 2018. This batch is comprised of 05 officers belonging to the Technical Branch and 09 officers of the Volunteer Naval Force, including 03 lady officers.
14 Oct 2018
SLNS Sagara and SLNS Suranimala return home on completion of a successful tour
SLNS Sagara and SLNS Suranimala, Naval ships belonging to the SL Navy which left the island for India on 6th Oct.
14 Oct 2018
Naval war hero receives a house under the auspices of Ranaviru Seva Authority
The differently abled naval war hero, Able Seaman Rahula Kariyawasam who resides at Gonamulla in Akmeemana, Galle received a new house constructed under the auspices of the Ranaviru Seva Authority.
13 Oct 2018
Seventy seven (77) Navy Marine personnel pass out in Sampoor, Trincomalee
On successful completion of their training, 77 SL Navy Marines, including 5 officers and 72 sailors, belonging to the 1st Marine Battalion’s ‘D’ – Company passed out at SLNS Vidura in Sampoor, Trincomalee yesterday (12th October).
13 Oct 2018
INS ‘Rajput’ sets sail from Colombo harbour
Concluding her two day official visit in Sri Lanka, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Rajput’ set sail from the Colombo harbour yesterday (12th October).
13 Oct 2018
INS ‘Rajput’ arrives at the Port of Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Rajput’ arrived at the Port of Colombo today (11th October) on a goodwill visit.
11 Oct 2018
Rear Admiral Hemachandra Kularathna bids adieu to Navy
The Director Naval Dental Services, Rear Admiral Hemachandra Kularathna bade farewell to his 27-year-long illustrious naval career today (10th October). Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Piyal de Silva along with Director Generals of the Navy extended best wishes to the retiring officer who is celebrating his 60th birthday today.
10 Oct 2018
Navy assists restoration of normalcy in affected communities following inclement weather
In response to the emergencies following the adverse weather condition in the island, Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 18 relief teams, 13 dinghies and 2 Emergency Rescue Boats in the Southern and Western provinces.
10 Oct 2018
US - SL Navies rescue 7 fishermen stranded in southern seas
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Jayasagara attached to the Southern Naval Command,with the assistance of the USA Navy rescued 7 fishermen in distress, aboard a fishing boat with an engine failure, off the Galle harbour yesterday (09th October).
10 Oct 2018
Navy continues flood relief operations
Responding to the emergencies following the adverse weather condition in the island, Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 14 relief teams, 11 dinghies and 2 Emergency Rescue Boats in the Southern and Western provinces.
09 Oct 2018
