Search & Rescue

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