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COAST GUARD RESCUED A LOCAL AND FIVE FOREIGNERS FROM DROWNING

On 4th November, 2023, the committed lifeguards stationed at Mirissa public beach Lifesaving Post of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard effectively rescued a local and five foreign individuals from the peril of drowning.

Nov 04, 2023

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COAST GUARD RESCUED SIX FOREIGNERS FROM DROWNING

On 3rd November 2023, the dedicated Lifesavers stationed at the Mirissa public beach Lifesaving Post of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard successfully rescued six foreign individuals.

Nov 03, 2023

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33RD INTERNATIONAL MARITIME BOUNDARY LINE MEETING STRENGTHENS INDO-SRI LANKAN MARITIME TIES

On 03rd November 2023, the 33rd International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards and Navies took place aboard INS Sumitra at the Indo-Sri Lankan Maritime Boundary Line, located north of Kankesanthurai.

Nov 03, 2023

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COAST GUARD RESCUED FOREIGNERS FROM DROWNING

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Mirissa public beach saved three foreigners during a successful rescue attempt on 02nd November 2023.

Nov 02, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUED A FOREIGNER FROM THE RISK OF DROWNING

Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers at the Hikkaduwa lifesaving post successfully rescued a Russian nationality from drowning while bathing at the Hikkaduwa beach on 01st November 2023.

Nov 01, 2023

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RESCUED A LOCAL YOUTH BY THE COAST GUARD LIFESAVERS

Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers attached to Hikkaduwa Lifesaving Post rescued a local youth whilst drowned at the Hikkaduwa on 28th October 2023

Oct 28, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD CONDUCTED OIL SPILL RESPONSE AND MANAGEMENT EXERCISE AT GALLE HARBOUR

In a proactive and strategic move to enhance maritime safety and preparedness, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) conducted oil spill management classes and rehearsed Medium Level Oil Spill Response and Management Exercise for Sri Lanka Navy and Port authority personnel at Galle harbour from 23-27 October 2023.

Oct 27, 2023

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COAST GUARD LIFESAVERS SAVE A DUTCH LADY WHILST DROWNING

Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers rescued a Netherlands lady from drowning at the Mirissa public beach on 26th October 2023.

Oct 26, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD SEIZES LARGE DRUG HAUL FROM FISHING TRAWLER AT DEWUNDARA FISHERY HARBOUR ON 22 OCTOBER 2023

In a highly coordinated operation based on information provided by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotic Bureau, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure team achieved a major breakthrough. The team successfully apprehended a staggering 179.140 kilograms of heroin and 31.296 kilograms of hashish from a local multiday fishing trawler at Dewundara Fisheries Harbour.

Oct 23, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUED AN ISRAELI AT MIRISSA BEACH

An Israeli male was saved whilst dragging and drowning at Mirissa public beach by the lifesavers of Sri Lanka Coast Guard on 22nd October 2023.

Oct 22, 2023

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