Search & Rescue

Tragedy averted: 3 fishermen rescued from distressed fishing trawler in western seas

Amid adverse weather conditions, three (03) fishermen were plucked to safety by the Sri Lanka Navy in a dedicated search and rescue (SAR) mission on 19 Jul 25. Their fishing trawler, battered by severe weather two nautical miles (4km) off Palliyawatta, Wattala, was located in a swift SAR operation. The survivors were brought ashore to Dikowita Harbour and handed over to the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) for onward action.

20 Jul 2025

Navy’s rapid response brought passengers aboard Perl Link safely to shore

Sri Lanka Navy promptly responded to a maritime distress of the passenger craft Perl Link, capsized at sea on 12 Jul 25, while carrying a group of local tourists from Delft Island to Kurikadduwan Jetty. Responding rapidly to the developments, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to evacuate all twelve (12) tourists and two (02) crew members on board and brought them ashore unharmed.

14 Jul 2025

SL Navy’s prompt response saves a group of Indian fishermen on distressed boat in Chilaw Seas

On receipt of information by Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, a coordinated Search and Rescue (SAR) operation launched by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the rescue of 04 Indian fishermen on a distressed fishing boat off the western coast of Sri Lanka on 06 Jul 25.

07 Jul 2025

Navy rescues 02 fishermen after fishing trawler capsizes off Galle

On receipt of distress alert of a fishing trawler overturning on 27 Jun 25, approximately 09 nautical miles (16 km) off the coast of Galle, the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Air Force, launched an intensive search and rescue operation.

28 Jun 2025

Navy steps in: group of Indian fishermen rescued from capsized boat off Talaimannar

The Sri Lanka Navy on 25 Jul 25 rescued 04 Indian fishermen aboard an Indian fishing boat that had capsized in the Sri Lankan waters off Talaimannar.

27 Jun 2025

Navy facilitates emergency transfer of heart patient for urgent medical attention

In a swift and lifesaving effort, the Sri Lanka Navy on 08 Jun 25 facilitated the emergency transfer of a heart patient requiring urgent medical attention. The timely intervention ensured the patient was rushed to the Kalpitiya Base Hospital from the Baththalangunduwa Island.

11 Jun 2025

Navy steps in to combat sudden fire broke out on fishing trawler

The Navy promptly responded to a sudden fire that broke out on a fishing trawler at the Galle Fisheries Harbour on 14 Apr 25.The blaze was first spotted by personnel on board SLNS Prathapa, stationed nearby.

17 Apr 2025

Navy conducts flood relief duties in Panama

In response to the flood situation in the Panama area caused by heavy rainfall, the Sri Lanka Navy has been promptly engaged in flood relief operations since 03 Mar 25. These efforts, carried out in collaboration with the Disaster Management Centre, the Army, and the Police, continue uninterrupted to assist affected residents.

06 Mar 2025

Navy’s swift action brings relief to devotees visiting spiritual ceremony at Neelagiri Raja Maha Viharaya, Lahugala

Following the flood emergency with the overflowing of Heda Oya in Ampara, the Sri Lanka Navy joining hands with the Sri Lanka Army, Air Force, Police and other agencies worked in full swing to provide necessary aid and support to devotees visiting a spiritual ceremony at Neelagiri Raja Maha Viharaya, Lahugala.

05 Mar 2025

Navy steps up flood relief operations in affected areas

As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 04 relief teams as of today (24 Jan 25), to the flood-stricken areas of Padaviya, Buddhangala and Aluthparagama of Mahakanadarawa in the Anuradhapura district and Lahugala area of the Ampara district. These teams are actively engaged in relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities.

24 Jan 2025