DEFENCE ATTACHE OF THE EMBASSY OF THE MALDIVES IN SRI LANKA CALLS ON THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF SRI LANKA COAST GUARD
Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka paid a Farewell calls on the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunge on 05th April 2019 at Sri Lanka Coast Guard Rear Headquarters, Wellawatte.
Apr 05, 2019
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COMMANDING OFFICER OF ‘DD - 151 ASAGIRI’ CALLS ON THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL 0F SRI LANKA COAST GUARD
The Commanding Officer of ‘DD-151 Asagiri’ of Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) which arrived at the Port of Colombo on 04th April 2019 Commander Yoshinori Sato paid a courtesy call on Deputy Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Commodore YMGB Jayathilaka on 04th April 2019 at Sri Lanka Coast Guard Rear Headquarters, Wellawatte.
Apr 05, 2019
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THE SRI LANKA COAST GUARD TURTLE CONSERVATION PROJECT (CGTCP)
The Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Project (CGTCP) was launched in September 2012 with the purpose of preserving and raising the awareness of sea turtle conservation in Sri Lanka as a part of duties and functions of Sri Lanka Coast Guard to assist in the conservation of marine species. The project is mainly focused on conservation of Turtle eggs in Western and Southern parts of Sri Lanka being the important nesting grounds for Turtles by creating hatcheries close to SLCG Life Saving Posts/Establishment enabling maximize the number of hatchlings reaching the sea away from the threats of predators and survive the critical stages of their early life.
Apr 05, 2019
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TEN LIVES WERE RESCUED BY SLCG LIFE SAVERS WITHIN A WEEK
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) life servers deployed at Mirissa, Unawatuna, and Bentota have rescued 10 foreigners between 15th to 21st March Indian( 02 female,01 male) ,British (01 male), Russian(01 each male and female), Czech Republic (1 each male and female) Belorussian (1 each male and female), while drowning, and dragging away with the current. The quick response of SLCG Life Savers enabled saving of valuable human lives. Rescued persons were handed over to their relatives and health conditions of the victims were stable at the time of handing over.
Mar 23, 2019
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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD(SLCG) TWO MILE OPEN SEA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP – 2019
SLCG being a key organization of providing lifesaving training and performing lifesaving duties, organized a Two-Mile Open Sea Swimming Championship – 2019 for the first time in front of the Sri Lanka Life Saving Training School, Balapitiya beach area at 0800 hrs on 16th March 2019.
Mar 17, 2019
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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD CELEBRATES 9TH ANNIVERSARY
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) celebrated its 9th Anniversary on Monday (04th March). The Coast Guard Act No. 41 of 2009 was enacted by the Parliament on 09th July 2009 to incorporate the Department of Coast Guard. Its operational activities were ceremonially inaugurated on 4th March 2010.
Mar 06, 2019
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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD LIFE SAVING TRAINING SCHOOL CONDUCTS BASIC LIFE SAVING COURSE FOR UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FOR THE CONSECUTIVE FORTH TIME
Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Training School (LSTS) conducted a five day Basic and Resuscitation level lifesaving training courses to a group of Uwa – Wellassa University students from 11th to 15th February 2019 at Balapitiya. It was the fourth batch of students came from the same University for the lifesaving training at LSTS which included 09 male and 08 female students.
Feb 20, 2019
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OIL SPILL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING IN COASTAL SEA AREAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED TODAY
The Oil Spill Incident Management Training in Coastal Sea Areas for SLCG Personnel was conducted from 05th to 15th February 2019 with the aimed to enhance the oil spill response management capabilities of SLCG personnel in Coastal Waters by the specialists on Oil Spill Training of Japan Coast Guard at Advance Training Centre, Mirissa.
Feb 15, 2019
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SLCG ARRESTED A PERSON WITH TIPPER WHILE ILLEGALLY MINING SEA SAND NEAR KIRINDA BEACH
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG)personnel deployed at Coast Guard Station Kirinda arrested a person while loading illegally mined sea sand to a tipper near Kirinda beach (locally known as Boraluwala) at 0130hours early morning on 6th February 2019. Arrested person (21-year-old male) and the tipper handed over to Kirinda police station for further investigation and legal action.
Feb 06, 2019
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25 FISHERMEN ARRESTED WHILE ENGAGING ILLEGAL FISHING OFF BERUWALA FISHERY HARBOUR
Sri Lanka Coast Guard Inshore Patrol Craft (CG-206)deployed off Beruwala area to deter illegal fishing activities, arrested 08 fishermen along with 04 Dinghies with 08 No’s of endangered fish (THAMBUWA) and17 fishermen along with fishing Trawler, 01 Canoe and 02 Dhows with 02 no’s of illegal fishing nets (Purse seine), 02 no’s of underwater lights with 03 no’s of batteries off Beruwala fishery harbor while engaging illegal fishing on 30th January and 02nd February respectively.
Feb 05, 2019
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