Sri Lanka Coast Guard

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

SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RELEASED AROUND 10,000 NEWLY BORN BABY TURTLES DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2024

Around 10,000 newly born baby turtles that were hatched from several hatcheries belong to SLCG were released to the sea safely under the Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Project (CGTCP) in March 2024.

Apr 01, 2024

FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO SRI LANKA AND MALDIVES CONDUCTS OFFICIAL VISIT TO SRI LANKA COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS

On March 25, 2024, His Excellency Jean-François Pactet, the Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and Maldives, undertook an official visit to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Headquarters- Mirissa.

Mar 25, 2024

Successful Raid by Coast Guard Western Region

A joint operation was meticulously planned and executed by Coast Guard western region in collaboration with Assistant Director fisheries Mahawewa. This operation, conducted on 19^th March off the coast of Wennappuwa, resulted in the apprehension of two individuals engaged in illegal light coarse fishing activities.

Mar 19, 2024

COMMANDER (G) THARAKA KOSWATTAGE ASSUMED COMMAND OF THE SRI LANKA COAST GUARD SHIP JAYESAGARA

Commander (G) Tharaka Koswattage assumed duties as the 03^rd Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Jayesagara on 07^th March 2024, which is the second largest ship of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.

Mar 07, 2024

SUCCESSFUL ANTI-SMUGGLING OPERATION IN CHILAW YIELDS MAJOR KENDU LEAVES HAUL

An operation conducted by the Intelligence staff of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Station (CGS) Chilaw a significant breakthrough was achieved in the early hours of 06^th March 2024.

Mar 06, 2024

EMPOWERING MARINE CONSERVATION, SRI LANKA COAST GUARD WESTERN REGION RELEASED 2299 BABY TURTLES IN FEBRUARY

Among the serene shores of Sri Lanka, the Western Region hatcheries of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) witnessed a breathtaking spectacle in the month of February as 2299 newly born baby turtles embarked on their maiden voyage into the ocean.

Mar 01, 2024

SRI LANKA COAST GUARD SAVES 33 INVALUABLE LIVES DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers rescued another 33 lives including 20 foreign nationals whilst drowning at Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Bentota, Balapitiya, Mount Lavinia, Gopalapuram (Trincomalee) and Panadura public beaches during the month of February...