AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE REPRESENTATIVES VISITS SRI LANKA COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS
On 15th October 2024, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters welcomed Ms. Luisa Szczudlo and Ms. Alina Topham, distinguished superintendents from the Australian Border Force (ABF), during an official visit...
SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAMME FOR WHALE WATCHING BOAT OWNERS AND CREW HELD AT MIRISSA
On 10th October, the SLCG Rohana Base, in collaboration with the CGHQ, organized a much needed safety and awareness programme for whale watching boat owners and crew members at Mirissa...
Lieutenant Commander (G) Kasun Prageeth Assumes Command of Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Samudraraksha
Lieutenant Commander (G) Kasun Prageeth officially assumed duties as the 8th Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Samudraraksha on 5th October 2024..
A Giant Crocodile Safely Relocated from Mirissa Beach
Mirissa Beach, a popular destination for tourists and locals, faced an unexpected and potentially dangerous situation this week when a 12-foot crocodile was spotted in the coastal waters..
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD CONDUCTED FIRST INTEGRATED VESSEL BOARD SEARCH AND SEIZE BASIC COURSE IN TRINCOMALEE
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) has successfully conducted its inaugural integrated Vessel Board Search and Seize (VBSS) Basic Course for 02 Officers and 06 sailors each from the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and the SLCG...
BASIC OIL SPILL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR 27 COAST GUARD PERSONNEL CONCLUDES AT COLOMBO AND DICKOVITA HARBOUR
A basic training programme on oil spill incident management was conducted for 27 Coast Guard personnel, comprising 3 officers and 24 sailors, from 25th to 30th September 2024. The training took place at both Colombo and Dickovita Harbour...
COAST GUARD PERSONNEL APPREHENDED 3.98 KG OF AMBERGRIS
Based on information revealed intelligence staff of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Station Kirinda, the Coast Guard intelligence personnel attached to Coast Guard Station Kirinda combined with the Police Crime Investigation Unit in Hambantota apprehended 3.98 kg of Ambergris with 02 persons..
Sri Lanka Coast Guard and JICS Sign Preliminary Agreement for Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant from the Japanese Government
On 30th August 2024, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) and the Japan International Cooperation System (JICS) signed a preliminary agreement at the SLCG Rear Headquarters in Wellawatte, marking the commencement of a significant procurement process.
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD SHIP SAMARAKSHA CELEBRATES THE SIXTH ANNIVERSARY
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship (SLCGS) Samaraksha celebrated her sixth anniversary on 29th August 2024. The celebration included a Bodhi Pooja Pinkama and beach cleaning programme, emphasizing religiousness, spirituality, environmental care and camaraderie.