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ANOTHER TWO RUSSIAN LADIES WERE RESCUED BY SRI LANKA COAST GUARD

The Lifesavers of Sri Lanka Coast Guard rescued two Russian ladies from drowning at Mirissa beach on 19th September 2023.

Sep 19, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD REACHES 200 LIFE RESCUES IN 2023

Sri Lanka Coast Guard contributed to save 200 invaluable human lives in this year with a life rescue of 27 years old youth by the lifesavers of Goplapuram Lifesaving Post in Trincomalee on 18th September 2023.

Sep 18, 2023

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COAST GUARD LIFESAVERS RESCUE TWO FRENCH LADIES

Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers attached to Mirissa Lifesaving Post rescued two French ladies from drowning on evening 13th September 2023.

Sep 14, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUED A RUSSIAN NATIONAL IN THE HIKKADUWA SEA

Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers at the Hikkaduwa lifesaving post successfully rescued a Russian nationality from drowning while bathing at the Hikkaduwa beach. The 57-year-old woman was submerged and carried away by ocean currents.

Sep 12, 2023

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COAST GUARD RESCUES TWO LOCAL YOUTHS

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers rescued two local males from drowning at Galle Face and Mirissa beaches on 09th September 2023. The first incident involved a 20 years old boy who was saved from strong sea currents at Galle Face beach in Colombo.

Sep 10, 2023

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19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting Strengthens Regional Maritime Security and Cooperation

The 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) unfolded in Istanbul, Turkey, from 5th to 8th September, 2023, hosting top brass from coast guard agencies across Asia, Hong Kong, and representatives from two international organisations, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP).

Sep 08, 2023

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COMMANDER (H) BD ABEYGUNAWARDHANA ASSUMED COMMAND OF THE SRI LANKA COAST GUARD SHIP SAMARAKSHA

Commander (H) BD Abeygunawardhana assumed duties as the Commanding Officer of SLCGS Samaraksha, one of the significance ship of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard on 04th September 2023.

Sep 04, 2023

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JAPAN DELEGATES VISIT SLCGS SAMARAKSHA AND SLCGS SAMUDRARAKSHA

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) is the premier maritime law enforcement force functions under the Ministry of Defence. SLCG acts as a first responder to oil spill response and management in Sri Lanka.

Sep 02, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD APPREHENDED A FISHING VESSEL WITH ILLEGALLY HARVESTED CUT SHARK FINS

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel deployed at Galle Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties apprehended a Multiday fishing vessel along with 07 fishermen in possession of illegally harvest cut shark fins on 29th August 2023.

Aug 29, 2023

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COAST GUARD RESCUED ANOTHER MALE

On 27th August 2023, Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers stationed at Mount Lavinia Lifesaving Post successfully rescued an individual who was in distress and at risk of drowning.

Aug 27, 2023

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