Four members of the Sri Lanka Navy recognized by the IMO for their bravery at sea

Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne presented the certificates of commendation under the ‘IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea – 2021’ to four naval personnel, during a special ceremony held at the Auditorium of Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee. The four naval personnel of Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Ranarisi were recognized by IMO for their bravery in rescuing crew members of fire-hit ‘MT New Diamond’.

 

“Following the directives of Commander of the Navy, SLNS Ranarisi was deployed by Sri Lanka Navy, remaining true to an international obligation of a coastal state, with a view to rescue crew members aboard the fire engulfed vessel in eastern waters on 03rd September 2020.”

 

“As such, the good Samaritans of the Navy received respective certificates from Commander of the Navy in a ceremony held in this regard in Trincomalee,” the SLN said.