SILVER MEDALLION LIFESAVING TRAINING COURSE SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED IN BALAPITIYA

The Silver Medallion Lifesaving Training Course conducted at the Balapitiya Lifesaving Training School of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Department was successfully concluded on 19^th July 2025. A certificate awarding ceremony was held at the Balapitiya Training School with the participation of senior officers from the Coast Guard Headquarters.

Given the alarming number of drownings reported both along Sri Lanka’s coastal areas and inland water bodies, the Coast Guard Lifesaving Training School in Balapitiya continues to play a crucial role in water safety. The institution conducts continuous lifesaving training programs aimed at rescuing individuals at risk of drowning, including local and international tourists. These programs are offered to members of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard as well as the tri-forces.

Since its inception, the Balapitiya Lifesaving Training School has trained 4,494 lifesavers through Basic, Intermediate, Bronze, and Silver Medallion courses. As a result of these efforts, 2,454 individuals, including foreign tourists and local citizens, have been safely rescued from drowning incidents.

At the recent ceremony, ten military personnel who successfully completed the Silver Medallion course were awarded certificates. This group comprised three members from the Sri Lanka Army, three from the Sri Lanka Navy, one from the Sri Lanka Air Force, and three from the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.

The event was attended by senior and junior officers from both the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters and the Balapitiya Lifesaving Training School, along with a group of naval personnel. This milestone highlights the ongoing commitment of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to enhancing water safety and protecting lives across the nation's maritime and inland water zones.