Search & Rescue
Navy helps rescue of stranded whale in Puttalam lagoon, guiding it back to open waters
In a remarkable display of compassion, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to rescue a stranded whale in the Puttalam lagoon off the Ippanthivu island, guiding it back to the open ocean waters today (08th August 2023). The stranded whale measuring approx. 20 feet in length belonging to the species of minke whale.
08 Aug 2023
Navy brings ashore ill fisherman for medical attention
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore fisherman with burn injuries for medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy today (11th July 2023) rendered assistance to bring ashore a fisherman with burn injuries, sustained following an accident, while aboard a local multiday fishing trawler. The fisherman has experienced this unfortunate incident while at sea approximately 431 nautical miles (about 798km) off the coast of Galle, southwestern of Sri Lanka.
12 Jul 2023
Navy renders assistance to barge ‘Atulya’ and tug ‘Avadh’ drifted to Mannar south sea area following mechanical failure
The barge ‘Atulya’, towed by tug ‘Avadh’, en route from Maldives to India drifted to the Nadukuda coast in Mannar south, northwest of Sri Lanka, on the evening of 07th July 2023. The tug consists of nine (09) crew members who are Indian and Indonesian nationals. Meanwhile, necessary measures to get things back on track as per the procedure are currently being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo at the Navy Headquarters.
08 Jul 2023
Navy comes to aid, safely transfers ill foreign national ashore in eastern waters
In a display of swift response, the Sri Lanka Navy today (28th May 2023) stepped in to provide crucial assistance in transferring a foreign national who fell ill in the eastern waters, off the Foul Point, Trincomalee. The ill person who was aboard NERU XINRUI – an Indian Cargo Ship was rushed for medical attention, upon being brought to Trincomalee.
30 May 2023
Navy brings ashore ill fisherman for medical attention
Sri Lanka Navy conducts risky diving operation at overturned Chinese fishing vessel in high seas
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) embarked on a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation to assist the ongoing operations at the overturned Chinese fishing vessel LU PENG YUAN YU 028, which was reported on 16th May 2023 in Australian Search and Rescue Region, south of Sri Lanka. At the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Sri Lanka Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Vijayabahu with a team of Navy divers was directed to engage in this crucial mission.
23 May 2023
Navy’s swift response brings relief and hope to people affected by floods
In the wake of inclement weather prevailing in several parts of the island, the Navy has swiftly mobilized its relief teams in Galle, Akuressa, Kotapola, Nagoda, Thawalama, Kamburupitiya and Athuraliya areas in the Southern Province since 14th May 2023. Demonstrating their commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the Navy relief teams are currently engaged in alleviating the suffering of the affected communities.
15 May 2023
