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COAST GUARD RESCUED THREE FOREIGNERS FROM RISK OF DROWNING

The Lifesavers attached to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Lifesaving post Hikkaduwa public beach saved three foreigners during a successful rescue attempt on 26th July 2023.

Jul 26, 2023

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COAST GUARD LIFESAVERS RESCUED THREE LOCALS

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) life savers attached to Mt-Lavinia life-saving post, saved three locals during a successful rescue attempt in the evening of 23rd July 2023.

Jul 23, 2023

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SLCGS JAYESAGARA CELEBRATED 01ST ANNIVERSARY

On the 23rd July 2023, Sri Lanka Coast Guard joyously commemorates the 1st anniversary of SLCGS Jayesagara. This momentous occasion not only signifies the ship's enduring strength and resilience but also acknowledges its invaluable contributions to safeguarding the serene seas and enhancing the nation's maritime defence and security.

Jul 23, 2023

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“Required collective concerns regarding maritime justice to eliminate the transnational criminal groups involved in smuggling and human trafficking ” says the U.S Ambassador

Graduation ceremony of the Maritime Skills Training Programme (MSTP) conducted by the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Programme (ICITAP) in collaboration with Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) held on 21st July 2023 at SLCG Headquarters.

Jul 21, 2023

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VIGILANT COAST GUARD LIFESAVERS RESCUE AN ENGLISH BOY AND TWO LOCAL FEMALES

Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers attached to Mirissa and Gopalapuram, Trincomalee lifesaving posts rescued an English teenager and two local females whilst drowning and dragging towards the sea during two successful rescue attempts on 20th July 2023.

Jul 20, 2023

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COAST GUARD RESCUES TWO LOCALS FROM RISK OF DROWNING

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post - Gopalapuram, Trincomalee saved a local male and a female during a successful rescue attempt on 17th July 2023.

Jul 17, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD APPREHENDED ILLEGALLY HARVESTED SHARK FINS

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel deployed at Dikovita Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties arrested six persons possessing illegally harvested dried shark fins on 16th July 2023 during arrival inspections.

Jul 16, 2023

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COAST GUARD RESCUED ANOTHER TEENAGER FROM DROWNING

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) life savers attached to Mount Lavinia life-saving post saved a 16 years old boy on 15th July 2023 whilst drowning and dragging away by the sea current.

Jul 15, 2023

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COAST GUARD LIFESAVERS RESCUED TWO LOCAL YOUTHS

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) life savers attached to Gopalapuram life-saving post, Trincomalee saved two local youths during a successful rescue attempt in the evening of 13th July 2023.

Jul 13, 2023

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COAST GUARD RESCUED FOUR CIVILIANS WHILST DROWNING IN MT LAVINIA SEAS

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifeguards stationed at the Mt. Lavinia lifesaving post demonstrated their exceptional lifesaving skills by rescuing four local males, aged between 16 to 18 years old, who were drowning while bathing in the sea on 11th July 2023. Swiftly responding to the emergency, the lifeguards successfully retrieved the individuals from the water and provided them with immediate first aid assistance.

Jul 11, 2023

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