SRI LANKA HEADING TOWARDS INSARAG LEVEL SAR

In circumstances where the Disaster Management Center (DMC) is heading towards the establishment of International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) level Search and Rescue teams in Sri Lanka, the first batch conducted 5- day training at Fire Brigade Training Centre Colombo, Rapid Action Boat Squadron Training School - Gangewadiya and Disaster Management Training School (DMTS) – Gampola from 6th September to 11th September 2020.

2020-09-17 12:55:00


NAVY RESCUES TWO FISHERMEN

Sri Lanka Navy’s 4 RU rescued 2 fishermen from a capsized dinghy boat 1Nm away from the coast of Kalutara North on 9th September 2020, upon receipt of information of a capsized dinghy while engaging fishing in rough sea condition.

2020-09-17 12:33:00


HADR TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR CIVILIANS IN SOUTHERN PROVINCE

Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) of Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with Disaster Management Centre, commenced a programme to provide training for civil communities on how to respond in flood situations

2020-09-17 12:24:00


ENVIRONMENT DAY

In conjunction with the World Environment Day and the Posen Poya Day, the RABS HQ has conducted a project to plant mangroves, native to the Gangewadiya area under the theme of "Biodiversity - A Place for Nature" on 05th June 2020.

2020-06-06 22:00:00


TREE PLANTING PROGRAMME

The Tree planting programme in RABS HQ was conducted on 9th December 2019 according to the Green RABS concept of Commanding officer RABS HQ CDR(G) SC ANNATHUGODA

2020-01-14 12:01:00


4R TEAM CONTRIBUTION OF HADR ACTIVITIES

Sri Lanka navy 4R (Rapid Response Rescue & Relief) teams helped for the flood situation condition around the country on 20-27 December 2019.

2020-01-14 11:30:00


Passing Out Parade and insignia awarding ceremony of 24th intake RABS 'Q' Course

On successfully completion of the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) 'Q' Course of the 24th intake, six (6) officers and forty three (43) sailors passed out at the main parade ground of RABS Headquarters

2019-11-26 09:22:00


Two Russian nationals rescued by sailors of 4RU

Two Russian nationals drowning in the seas off Thalalla beach, were rescued by the lifesavers of the Rapid Response Rescue and Relief (4RU) unit, on 12th August 2019.

2019-10-11 14:00:00


SAR course successfully terminated in Maduruoya

In preparation of facing disaster situations, an SAR course was held at the Sri Lanka Army Special Forces Training School (SFTS) in Maduruoya from 01st to 14th July 2019.

2019-10-11 13:45:00


Poson Zone at Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka navy 4R teams deployed for lifesaving duties on behalf of In this poson full moon poyaday related POSON ZONE at anuradapura area.

2019-08-09 11:30:00