Fifty one (51) Indian and three (3) Sri Lankan fishermen who were held in custody in respective countries for violation of International Maritime Boundary Line and engaged in illegal fishing practices, were released from custody and repatriated to their counties today (10).

Following the visionary concept of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Navy has been implementing a range of Community Service Programmes focusing on the wellbeing of the civilian population.

Going by the visionary concept of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Navy has been implementing a range of Community Service Programmes focusing on the wellbeing of the civilian population.

Naval personnel attached to SLNS located in Vijaya in the Northwestern Naval Command apprehended 3 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing practices without valid permits, in the sea area of Sinnapadu yesterday (7).

Sri Lanka Navy arrested 10 Indian fishermen who were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, at two separate locations yesterday (7).

Navy Sports Club recorded another impressive performance over the Air Force in another second round game of Dialog Rugby League 2016/17 held at Welisara Navy Camp Grounds this evening (7).

The second Tabletop Exercise of the Northern Naval Command, organized under the theme of ‘Disaster Management’ was held at the Command Wardroom at SLNS Uththara, Kankesanturai on 05th January 2017 under the patronage of the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Piyal De Silva.

The Commander Eastern Naval Area and Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Rear Admiral Travis Sinniah declared open the newly constructed Boat Yard of the Diving and Salvage Unit in the Naval Dockyard Trimcomalee on 5th January 2017.

Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya located in Kalpitiya and SLNS Barana located in Mullikulam in the Northwestern Naval Command arrested 2 persons who were transporting a stock of dried sea cucumbers and shark fins by illegal means in the sea area of Uchchamunai yesterday (6).

Under the visionary concept of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Navy has been implementing a range of Community Service Programmes focusing on the wellbeing of civilian population.