Sri Lanka Coast Guard and JICS Sign Preliminary Agreement for Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant from the Japanese Government
On 30th August 2024, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) and the Japan International Cooperation System (JICS) signed a preliminary agreement at the SLCG Rear Headquarters in Wellawatte, marking the commencement of a significant procurement process.
Aug 31, 2024
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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD SHIP SAMARAKSHA CELEBRATES THE SIXTH ANNIVERSARY
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship (SLCGS) Samaraksha celebrated her sixth anniversary on 29th August 2024. The celebration included a Bodhi Pooja Pinkama and beach cleaning programme, emphasizing religiousness, spirituality, environmental care and camaraderie.
Aug 30, 2024
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Our Deepest Condolences on the passing of Director General Rakesh Pal, AVSM, PTM, TM. of Indian Coast Guard
This image represents the profound gratitude of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to the late Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal.
Aug 19, 2024
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SLCG PERSONS APPREHENDED SHARK CARCASSES AT WELLAMANKARA FISHERY HARBOUR
The Coast Guard persons attached to the Fishing Monitoring Point (FMP) Wellamankara apprehended 11 carcasses of Oceanic White Tip sharks(without fins) while unloading the fishing harvest of IMUL-A-0064-KMN fishing trawler at Wellamankara Fishery Harbour on 16th August 2024 around 0430 hrs.
Aug 16, 2024
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Commander of the Joint Agency Task Force - Operation Sovereign Borders Rear Admiral Brett Sonter’s Visit to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters
Rear Admiral Brett Sonter of the Royal Australian Navy, Commander of the Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) - Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), visited the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters in Mirissa on 15th August 2024.
Aug 15, 2024
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INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE SHIP IN A BOX AT ADVANCED TRAINING CENTRE, KIRINDA
On 15th August 2024, the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Julie J. Chung officially inaugurated the Ship in a Box project at the Advanced Training Centre (ATC) in Kirinda. This significant event marks a new chapter in maritime security training for Sri Lanka, with the introduction of a state-of-the-art maritime training simulator designed to enhance the maritime law enforcement capabilities of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.
Aug 15, 2024
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Sri Lanka Coast Guard Receives All-Terrain Vehicles from Australia to Enhance Maritime Security
On 14th August 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in the history of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard with the official handover of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) from the Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) - Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), Australia.
Aug 15, 2024
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Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Suraksha recovered about 2068 kg of Smuggled Kendu Leaves in Kalpitiya Sea
SLCGS Suraksha conducted a special search operation on 09th August 2024 and apprehended approx 2068 kg Kendu leaves with 03 FGDs and 06 suspects in off Uchchamuniya, Kalpitiya sea area as per the information given by SLN.
Aug 10, 2024
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Sri Lanka Coast Guard Seizes Four Numbers of Indian Dhows upon Poaching
A successful operation lead by Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Suraksha resulted in apprehended of 4 Indian dhows with 35 Indian fishermen involved in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. This special operation took place in off Kudiramalei Point in Kalpitiya sea on 08th of August 2024.
Aug 09, 2024
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COAST GUARD STATION CHILAW SEIZES 642KG OF KENDU LEAVES IN COORDINATED OPERATION
Based on information revealed intelligence staff of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Station Chilaw arrested a suspect in possession of a large quantity of Kendu leaves in a successful operation carried out on 07th August 2024.
Aug 08, 2024
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