Explorer's Journal | Sri Lanka Navy

04 Dec

By Cmdr Isira Kasiwatta (Retired) Refloating

Refloating A 520, Ex 'MV Invincible'

Refloating A 520, Ex 'MV Invincible' Background The SLNS A 520, formerly known as MV Invincible, was a logistic support ship acquired by the Sr...

04 Dec

By LCdr (CDO) Nipun Vithanagamage CORAL

UNDERWATER CORAL AND SEABED CONSERVATION

UNDERWATER CORAL AND SEABED CONSERVATION 1. The coral ecosystem significantly contributes to preserving the biodiversity of marine environment. The...

04 Dec

By LCdr (CDO) DJKS Siriwardana Ship Wreck

SRI LANKA NAVY’S TRIBUTE TO HMS HERMES

SRI LANKA NAVY’S TRIBUTE TO HMS HERMES : COMMEMORATIVE DIVE TO HORNOUR THE FALLEN CREW HMS Hermes, the world’s first purpose-built aircraft car...

04 Dec

By LCdr (CDO) PD Jayasekara PIONEERING EXPEDITION

Sri Lanka Navy’s Pioneering Expedition to Nil Diya Pokuna

THE SRI LANKA NAVY’S PIONEERING EXPEDITION TO NIL DIYA POKUNA As part of its longstanding commitment to advancing maritime exploration, the Sri L...

04 Dec

By LCDR (CDO) DJKS Siriwardana UNVEILING HISTORY

The Sinking of ADF 23 in Trincomalee Harbour

UNVEILING HISTORY The Sinking of ADF 23 in Trincomalee Harbour One of the world’s best natural harbour resources, Trincomalee harbour can ...

04 Dec

By LCDR (CDO) SAIA Subasinghe OPERATION TO RECOVER THE CREW OF LU PENG YUAN YU 0

A HISTORIC FEAT IN DEEP-SEA DIVING:

SRI LANKA NAVY'S DARING OPERATION TO RECOVER THE CREW OF LU PENG YUAN YU 028 Background of the Mission In May 2023, the Chinese fishing vessel L...

04 Dec

By LCdr (CDO) UGWP KUMARA SLN DIVERS

BEYOND SERVICE: THE CONTINUED IMPACT OF SLN DIVERS AFTER RETIREMENT

After Retirement For many in the SLN Diving and Salvage Unit, retirement begins a new journey. Armed with specialized skills, discipline, and a com...

04 Dec

By Cdr (CDO) UAPJB Udagearachchi 25 Years of Excellence

The Diving School of the Sri Lanka Navy: 25 Years of Excellence

The Diving School of the Sri Lanka Navy: 25 Years of Excellence The Diving School of the Sri Lanka Navy established on 10th June 1999 has grown fro...

04 Dec

By RAdm PV Ferdinandusz Salvage

A Testament to Dedication: The 2004 Tsunami Salvage and the 60th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy's Diving Unit

As the Sri Lanka Navy’s Diving and Salvage Unit prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, it is essential to reflect on some of the most defining ...

04 Dec

By RAdm HJA Gamage (Retd),RSP,USP, ndu Flight LN 602

Sri Lanka Navy: Salvaging the Wreckage of Lionair Flight LN 602

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) marked a historic milestone during the salvage of Lionair Flight LN 602, an Antonov An-24RV aircraft, shot down on September ...

04 Dec

By Adm UVMP Perera, RSP, USP, ndu, psc Journal

TRINCOMALEE BENEATH THE WAVES

The history of Trincomalee dates back to ancient times in Sri Lanka. The place had previously gone by any titles, and ‘Gokanna’ was a Sanskrit re...

25 Aug

By Cmde AKR Athukorala Wreck

SS SAGAING SALVAGE OPERATION

The Sri Lanka Navy’s salvage of the SS Sagaing in 2018 was a milestone in diving and salvage history, showcasing SLN divers' capabilities in conduct...

25 Aug

By Cdr HGCV Piyasena Wreck

Enhancing Sri Lanka’s Dive Tourism Through Maritime Archaeological Sites

Sri Lanka, a proud island nation with over 1,700 kilometreskilometers of coastline, holds immense potential to establish itself as a global leader in...