The Sri Lanka Navy has successfully recovered its Fast Attack Craft (FAC) P 4447 following a technical and intensive salvage operation. The mission marks a major accomplishment for the navy’s specialized salvage unit and engineering divisions.
Key Highlights
- Specialized naval salvage teams successfully refloated and recovered Fast Attack Craft P 4447.
- The operation utilized advanced diving techniques, specialized lifting gear, and strategic maritime planning.
- The vessel has been towed to a naval dockyard for thorough technical assessments and structural inspections.
The intricate recovery operation required extensive coordination among naval divers, salvage engineers, and support vessels. Tactical units worked under challenging marine conditions to stabilize the craft’s hull before executing the refloating process, ensuring minimal additional damage to the vessel’s framework.
Following the recovery, Fast Attack Craft P 4447 was safely towed to a designated naval facility. Engineering teams will now conduct detailed inspections to evaluate the full extent of the damage and determine the feasibility of restoring the craft to active operational service.