Search & Rescue

Navy rushes injured fisherman ashore for emergency care

The Sri Lanka Navy underscored its dedication to maritime safety and humanitarian assistance by swiftly evacuating an injured fisherman and facilitating emergency transfer to medical care on 26 Apr 26. The fisherman was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler off the east coast and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval of the fisherman.

28 Apr 2026