Search & Rescue

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

Navy continues flood relief operations in Mahakanadarawa

As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed 03 relief teams in Padaviya, Buddangala and Aluthparagama in Mahakanadarawa in the Anuradhapura district. These teams are actively engaged in flood relief operations in Buddhangala and Aluthparagama, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities.

23 Jan 2025

Navy continues flood relief operations

As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed 03 relief teams on 15th and 19th January 2025, to the vulnerable areas of Buddhangala in Padaviya and Aluthparagama in Mahakanadarawa belonging to the Anuradhapura district. These teams are actively engaged in disaster relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities.

20 Jan 2025

Navy stands ready with relief teams to respond flood emergency

As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy proactively deployed 02 relief teams on 15th January 2025, to the vulnerable area of Buddhangala in Padaviya, Anuradhapura. These teams are actively engaged in disaster relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities.

19 Jan 2025