Website Policies

Copyright Policy

All content featured on this website is the property of the Sri Lanka Navy. No part of this website may be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior permission from the Sri Lanka Navy. If content is referenced or incorporated into another website, proper attribution to the Sri Lanka Navy must be provided. The content of this website may not be used in any misleading or objectionable context.

Intellectual Property Rights

The Sri Lanka Navy holds all intellectual property rights to the content, design, layout, and functionality of this website. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Text content and articles
  • Photographs and images
  • Graphics and illustrations
  • Website design and layout
  • Database of shipwreck information
  • Interactive maps and features

Permissions and Usage

Requests for permission to use content from this website should be directed to the Sri Lanka Navy. Any approved usage must include proper attribution to the Sri Lanka Navy as the source.

Educational and research institutions may request special permissions for academic use, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on this website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us with the following information:

  • A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed
  • The exact URL where the allegedly infringing material is located
  • Your contact information including name, address, telephone number, and email address
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf

Contact for Copyright Matters

For copyright-related inquiries and permissions, please contact:

Email: media@navy.lk

Tel: +94 11 7192142 / +94 11 7192140