Sri Lanka Coast Guard

Sri Lanka Coast Guard Mobilizes Flood Relief Teams Amid Adverse Weather Conditions

In swift response to the adverse weather conditions prevailing in several parts of the island, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard has mobilized its flood relief teams in Kosgama, Hanwella, Kamburupitiya, and Akurugoda in the Western and Southern Provinces since June 2.

Jun 03, 2024

SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION FOR RADAR PICTURE COMPILATION FROM UNODC, FUNDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN

In a significant milestone for the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), a collaborative effort with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Government of Japan have resulted in a substantial donation of advanced equipment aimed at enhancing maritime security and surveillance capabilities...

Jun 01, 2024

Sri Lanka Coast Guard Completes Advanced Oil Spill Incident Management Training in Japan and 25 Coast Guard personnel graduated as oil spill incident management instructors

A team of 25 members from the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (16 officers and 09 sailors) successfully completed an advanced training program on oil spill incident management at the Maritime Disaster Prevention Center (MDPC) in Yokosuka, Japan, from May 20^th to 25^th, 2024...

May 29, 2024

SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUES A FISHERMAN IN DISTRESS AT SEA

In a remarkable demonstration of prompt action and maritime expertise, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) successfully rescued a fisherman in distress 50 nautical miles off the coast of Valaichchenai on 17^th May 2024.

May 18, 2024

OPEN NATIONAL SEA SWIM ORGANIZED BY SRI LANKA COAST GUARD CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) organized the Open National 2-kilometre sea swim for the second time in history, known as the "Coast Guard Cup-Fly to Mirissa," which concluded successfully on Sunday, 12 May 2024. The historic sea swimming event, named the "Coast Guard Cup-Fly to Mirissa," took place at the scenic Mirissa Sea area, right behind the Coast Guard headquarters...

May 12, 2024

SRI LANKA COAST GUARD'S PROMPT ACTION RESTORES WATER SUPPLY TO VILLAGES FOLLOWING OIL SPILL RESPONSE AND MANAGEMENT EFFORTS

In a commendable display of swift action and strategic coordination, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) responded decisively to an oil spill incident reported late on the evening of May 5, 2024. The spill, originating from a fuel transferring bowser that had fallen into a waterway at the Laggala Divisional Secretariat...

May 07, 2024

SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUED 09 LOCALS IN MONTH OF APRIL 2024

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers managed to rescue 09 local youths whilst drowning at sea in several successful rescue operations within the month of April 2024.

May 02, 2024

Disi Rela Initiative Marks Successful Collaboration Between Australian Border Force and Sri Lanka Coast Guard

The Disi Rela initiative, a collaborative effort between the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), concluded on a successful note, showcasing the commitment of both nations to enhancing maritime security...

Apr 24, 2024

SRI LANKA COAST GUARD SEIZED A LARGE DRUG CONSIGNMENT AT SEA

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Ship Samudraraksha apprehended a large drug consignment approx. 133 nautical miles off Dondra, South of Sri Lanka on 12^th April by conducting a coordinated operation based on information provided by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN).

Apr 13, 2024

SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUED ANOTHER 36 HUMAN LIVES WITHIN THE MONTH OF MARCH 2024

The lifesavers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) who are attached to 16 lifesaving posts around the country have rescued 36 invaluable lives in several successful rescue operations during March 2024.

Apr 08, 2024

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