SRI LANKA COAST GUARD CONCLUDES COMPREHENSIVE OIL SPILL RESPONSE EXERCISE AT ASHROFF JETTY, TRINCOMALEE
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard Eastern Region successfully conducted a high-level Oil Spill response and management exercise at Ashroff Jetty in Trincomalee on 30th October 2024...
REAR ADMIRAL RAJAPRIYA SERASINGHE APPOINTED AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE SRI LANKA COAST GUARD
In a new milestone for Sri Lanka’s maritime security, Rear Admiral Rajapriya Serasinghe has been appointed as the 8th Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard as of 25th October 2024...
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES COURSE DELEGATION VISITS SRI LANKA COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS
A group officers and directing staff from the Australian Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC) arrived at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters on 24th October 2024, as part of their study tour in Sri Lanka...
SWIFT RESPONSE BY SRI LANKA COAST GUARD MITIGATES GALLE HARBOUR OIL SPILL
On 22nd October 2024, an oil spill incident was reported in Galle Harbour following the partial submersion of a fishing trawler, which had been damaged during recent stormy weather...
SLCGS SURAKSHA COMMEMORATES 07TH ANNIVERSARY: THE JOURNEY OF COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
Under dedicated leadership, guidance and supervision of the Commanding Officer Capt(G) UPK Vithanage, RSP & Bar, MSc DRRD (Merit)BSc (DS) MTS, Dip in Com. Prog, MIM(SL) and the ship’s crew of Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Suraksha proudly commemorated the 7th anniversary of its remarkable journey as the flagship of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard in Trincomalee. ...
Three Persons Arrested with 676 kgs of Kendu Leaves in Wennappuwa Area
In a successful operation carried out on 15th October 2024 early this morning, intelligence staff from the Coast Guard Station Chilaw arrested three individuals in the Wennappuwa area...
AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE REPRESENTATIVES VISITS SRI LANKA COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS
On 15th October 2024, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters welcomed Ms. Luisa Szczudlo and Ms. Alina Topham, distinguished superintendents from the Australian Border Force (ABF), during an official visit...
SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAMME FOR WHALE WATCHING BOAT OWNERS AND CREW HELD AT MIRISSA
On 10th October, the SLCG Rohana Base, in collaboration with the CGHQ, organized a much needed safety and awareness programme for whale watching boat owners and crew members at Mirissa...
Lieutenant Commander (G) Kasun Prageeth Assumes Command of Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Samudraraksha
Lieutenant Commander (G) Kasun Prageeth officially assumed duties as the 8th Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Samudraraksha on 5th October 2024..
A Giant Crocodile Safely Relocated from Mirissa Beach
Mirissa Beach, a popular destination for tourists and locals, faced an unexpected and potentially dangerous situation this week when a 12-foot crocodile was spotted in the coastal waters..