Search & Rescue

Distressed Indian fishing trawler in Sri Lanka’s waters handed over to Indian Coast Guard

Sri Lanka Navy handed over a distressed Indian fishing trawler, found in Sri Lanka’s waters due to a mechanical failure, to the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Annie Besant at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) this morning (28th September 2022). The distressed fishing trawler with a ceased engine was spotted by the Sri Lanka Navy about 26 nautical miles (48 Km) off Point Pedro in northern waters.

28 Sep 2022

Navy apprehends 06 individuals suspected to be on illegal migration attempt in Talaimannar

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 06 persons who were suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea, during a search operation carried out in seas off Sand Banks, Talaimannar on 27th September 2022.

28 Sep 2022

Navy rushes firefighting assistance to extinguish sudden fire erupted in Thotalanga

Sri Lanka Navy made arrangements to rush 02 firefighting teams to Kajeemawatte area in Thotalanga following a sudden fire broke out in the locality on the night of 27th September 2022.

28 Sep 2022

Navy renders assistance to bring ashore ill fisherman for treatment

Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore a fisherman who fell ill while at sea and rushed him to the hospital for treatment today (23rd September 2022). The fisherman who was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler, in seas about 65 nautical miles (about 120 km) northeast of the Foul Point, Trincomalee, had suddenly fallen ill and was in need of medical attention.

23 Sep 2022

Navy teams remain standby to extend relief to people following inclement weather

Sri Lanka Navy has kept 35 relief teams ready as of this evening (31st August 2022) to provide relief to the public in case of a flood-risk, following incessant rain reported in several parts of the island.

31 Aug 2022

Navy renders assistance to bring ashore ill fisherman for treatment

Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore a fisherman who fell ill while at sea and rushed him to the hospital for treatment on 23rd August 2022. The fisherman who was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler, in seas about 47 nautical miles (about 87 km) northeast of the Foul Point, Trincomalee, had suddenly fallen ill and was in need of medical attention.

24 Aug 2022

Navy rescues 06 fishermen from distressed local fishing trawler off Dondra

The Navy rescued 06 fishermen from a local multiday fishing trawler in distress about 18.5 nautical miles (34 km) off Dondra in southern waters and bring them ashore this morning (19th August 2022).

19 Aug 2022

Navy renders assistance to bring ashore distressed local fishing trawler with a deceased fisherman

Sri Lanka Navy on the night of 11th August 2022 brought ashore a local fishing trawler in distress in seas, about 68 nautical miles (125km) off the Galle Lighthouse, due to a mechanical failure.

12 Aug 2022

Navy rescues 03 fishermen from capsized fishing boat in the outer harbour area of Trincomalee

Sri Lanka Navy rescued 03 fishermen from a capsized small fishing boat, while engaging in fishing in the outer harbour area of Trincomalee on 02nd August 2022.

03 Aug 2022

48 Navy teams remain standby to extend relief to people affected by inclement weather

Sri Lanka Navy has kept 48 relief teams standby as of the morning of 02nd August 2022, to provide relief to the people who would be vulnerable to flash floods, with possible rise of the water levels of rivers, due to heavy downpour reported in several parts of the island.

02 Aug 2022