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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD SHIP JAYESAGARA CELEBRATES SECOND ANNIVERSARY WITH A SERIES OF EVENTS

Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship (SLCGS) Jayesagara celebrated its second anniversary on 23rd July 2024, with a series of events highlighting sportsmanship, spirituality, environmental care, and camaraderie. The celebrations, thoughtfully planned and executed over several weeks, reflected the ship's dedication to her crew and the broader community.

Jul 23, 2024

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COAST GUARD PERSONNEL APPREHENDED ILLEGALLY TRANSPORT KENDU LEAVES

Based on information revealed by the Intelligence staff of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Station Chilaw, a combined operation was carried out with Thoduwawa Police on 21st July 2024 and apprehended three FGD with 1910 kilograms of Kendu leaves.

Jul 21, 2024

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DIRECTOR GENERAL COAST GUARD VISITED COAST GUARD EASTERN REGION

Embarking on an official visit to the Coast Guard Eastern Region, the Director General Coast Guard Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana looked into the operational readiness and administrative functions of the Coast Guard Eastern Region on 19th July 2024.

Jul 19, 2024

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TEAM OF KOREAN MAN POWER AGENCY TO WITNESS ON THE JOB ACTIVITIES AND PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY OF NAVAL PERSONNEL

Delegations consist of a of Korea Man Power Agency (18 personnel) embarked onboard SLCGS Samaraksha on 12th July 2024 at SLNS Rangalla

Jul 12, 2024

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COMMANDER (N) GAYANTHA GUNASEKARA ASSUMED DUTIES AS THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR WESTERN REGION

Commander (N) Gayantha Gunasekara took over duties as the 19th Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Waruna as well as the Regional Director, Western Region on 04th July 2024.

Jul 06, 2024

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD SAVES 124 HUMAN LIVES WITHIN THE HALF A YEAR 2024

On 04th As the premier maritime law enforcement organization, Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) functions in multi-mission services of the purpose of ensuring the security of the coastal areas, the Maritime Zones, the territorial waters and the High seas. SLCG has been empowered to assist in preventing, the entry and exit of illegal immigrants and emigrants, the trafficking of narcotic drugs and contrabands.

Jul 05, 2024

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESPONDS TO TAR BALLS WASHED ASHORE FROM MOUNT LAVINIA TO WELLAWATTA

On 04th July morning, residents near the coastal area reported the appearance of black gobs washed up on the beach. In response, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard's Marine Spill Response team, based in the Western region, inspected the shores stretching from Mount Lavinia to Wellawatta.

Jul 04, 2024

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RECEIVES ESSENTIAL SPARE PARTS FROM INDIAN COAST GUARD

On 19 June 2024, the Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet made a port call at the Port of Colombo, marking an important event for the Sri Lankan Coast Guard history. The visit was organized for the transfer of essential spare parts, generously donated by the Indian Coast Guard, to be used for the SLCG Ship Suraksha.

Jun 19, 2024

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LIEUTENANT COMMANDER(N) DANANJAYA JAYASINGHE ASSUMED COMMAND OF THE SRI LANKA COAST GUARD SHIP SAMARAKSHA

Lieutenant Commander(N) Dananjaya Jayasinghe assumed duties as the 08th Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship (SLCGS) Samaraksha on 14th June 2024, which is one of the oil spill response Fast Patrol Vessels of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.

Jun 15, 2024

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Sri Lanka Coast Guard Leads Environmental Protection Initiatives on World Environment Day 2024

In alignment with its key role in preserving and protecting the maritime and marine environment, the SLCG has undertaken significant initiatives to mark world environment day.

Jun 06, 2024

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