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COAST GUARD RESCUED FOUR FOREIGNERS AT RISK OF DROWNING

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Benthota rescued four Kazakhstan nationals, during successful rescue attempts on 11th February 2022. Three Kazakhstan males and a female were rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Benthota beach.

Feb 15, 2022

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD ARRESTED TWO PERSONS IN POSSESSION OF A LIVE TURTLE

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel deployed at Thoduwawa arrested two persons in possession of a live turtle in Iranawila beach on 15th February 2022.

Feb 15, 2022

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AUSTRALIAN DELEGATION PAID A COURTESY CALL ON THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF SRI LANKA COAST GUARD

The Director General-Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake welcomed the delegation from Australian Border Force (ABF) at the Coast Guard Headquarters, Mirissa on 15th February 2022 and appreciated their visit all the way to Mirissa.

Feb 15, 2022

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JAPAN COAST GUARD AND JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY VISITED TO EVALUATE SLCG ADVANCED OIL SPILL RESPONSE CAPABILITIES

A visiting delegation of the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited SLCG Rear Headquarters at Wellawatte on 13th February 2022.

Feb 14, 2022

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COAST GUARD RESCUED THREE BOYS FROM DROWNING AT MT LAVINIA BEACH

The Lifesavers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Mt Lavinia beach saved three boys during successful rescue attempts on 09th February 2022.

Feb 11, 2022

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

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel deployed at Beruwala Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties apprehended a Multiday Fishing Vessel along with seven fishermen in possession of illegally harvested dried Shark fins on 10th February 2022.

Feb 11, 2022

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COMMANDER SOUTHERN NAVAL AREA PAID COURTESY CALLS TO THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF SRI LANKA COAST GUARD

Rear Admiral Sajith Gamage, who was recently assumed duties in his office as the Commander Southern Naval Area, paid a courtesy call on the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake on 08th February 2022 at Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters, Mirissa.

Feb 09, 2022

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COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO FOREIGNERS AT RISK OF DROWNING

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Benthota rescued two foreigners, during successful rescue attempts on 05th February 2022. A 31 years old lady from Bahrain and a 32 years old lady from Serbia were rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Benthota beach.

Feb 07, 2022

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ANOTHER MILESTONE OF SLCG

Sri Lanka Coast Guard proudly took part in the 74th Independence Day celebrations held at Independence Square, Colombo with great pride on 04th February 2022 for the first time in history. This prestigious event was graced by the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, as the Chief Guest.

Feb 05, 2022

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SLCG INITIATED CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL ECONOMY

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) took a step to train lifesavers with the aim of contributing to the country’s economy under the direction of Director General Sri Lanka Coast Guard. The concept of ‘Sports Economy Promotion’ brought out by the Minister of Sport and Department of Sports Development, Sports Medical Unit National Youth Crops jointly collaborated with SLCG to initiate this training.

Feb 03, 2022

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