CHANGE OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL SRI LANKA COAST GUARD
Commodore YR Serasinghe assumed duties as the Deputy Director General (DDG) of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) on 15th February 2024. The ceremony of change in appointment was held at Coast Guard Headquarters, Mirissa...
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD CONCLUDED A TRAINING SESSION ON WATER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL FOR 30 AIRMEN
As per the wise guidance of director General Coast Guard, Coast Guard Western Region organized a comprehensive training session on water safety and survival for 30 Airmen belongs to 8th Tactical Transport Squadron of SLAF at Mount Lavinia beach on 26th Jan 24.
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD FOILS UNLAWFUL LOBSTER HARVEST AND ARRESTS FISHERMEN WITH DIVING EQUIPMENT
In a targeted special search operation on 23rdJanuary 2024, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Persons intercepted a Dingy boat with four fishermen arriving at Dehiwala Beach.
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD'S PHASE I OIL SPILL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM SETS NEW STANDARDS
Sri Lanka Coast Guard recently concluded Phase I of its Oil Spill Incident Management Training Program, leaving an indelible mark of professionalism and excellence. The culmination of this training, held on 18th January 2024, at the Hambantota International Port, showcased the dedication and high standards achieved by the personnel.
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD MANAGED TO SAVE 18 HUMAN LIVES WITHIN THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF 2024
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers rescued 18 personnel including 06 foreigners whilst drowning at Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Balapitiya and Gopalpuram (Trincomalee) public beaches during the first two weeks of the year 2024.
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD COMMENCED THE FIRST WORKING DAY OF 2024 WITH THE PUBLIC SERVANTS’ OATH
A ceremony to mark the commencement of the first working day in the New Year 2024 and reading the Oath of Public Servants was held under the auspices of the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana at the Coast Guard Headquarters.....
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUES 310 HUMAN LIVES IN THE YEAR 2023
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers are attached to 16 life-saving posts around the island were managed to save 310 invaluable lives in the year 2023 which is an increment of 136 than the previous year.
WITHIN 15 DAYS, SRI LANKA COAST GUARD MANAGED TO SAVE 23 LIVES
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers rescued 23 personnel including 17 foreigners during two weeks from 09th to 24th December 2023 at several public beaches.
AUSTRALIAN MARITIME BOARDER COMMANDER REAR ADMIRAL JUSTIN JONES AND REAR ADMIRAL BRETT SONTER VISITED SRI LANKA COAST GUARD
An Australian delegation headed by the Commander Joint Agency Task Force – Operations Sovereign Boarders, Rear Admiral Justin Jones CSC, RAN and the Deputy Director Maritime Operations for the Commander of US Pacific Fleet, Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, RAN visited Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Headquarters, Wellawatte.