Sri Lanka Coast Guard

OVER14 MILLION WORTH OF KENDU LEAVES AND BEEDI TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY COAST GUARD

Based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, a special operation was conducted at the Kammala Wella beach area in Chilaw in coordination with the Sri Lanka Navy...

Jun 16, 2026

DIRECTOR GENERAL PAYS COURTESY CALL ON THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF KENYA COAST GUARD SERVICE

The Director General Sri Lanka Coast Guard Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph paid a courtesy call on the Kenya Coast Guard Service Director General Bruno I Shioso..

Jun 15, 2026

AWARENESS PROGRAMME FOR WHALE WATCHING BOAT OPERATORS

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard conducted an awareness programme for operators of whale watching vessels operating in Mirissa area at the Coast Guard Headquarters on 10^th June 2026...

Jun 13, 2026

COAST GUARD CONDUCTS LIFESAVING COURSE FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard conducted a lifesaving course for Sri Lanka Ocean University students from 21^st May to 05^th June 2026....

Jun 12, 2026

SRI LANKA COAST GUARD CONDUCTS DENGUE PREVENTION PROGRAMME

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard, in coordination with other stakeholders, conducted a cleaning programme to curb the spread of dengue,...

Jun 11, 2026

PERSON ARRESTED WITH CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE (ICE)

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel in coordination with the officers of the Beruwala Police Station, arrested a person in possession of 07.537g of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE)...

Jun 10, 2026

THE COMMITMENT OF AUSTRALIA AND SRI LANKA TO COMBATING MARITIME CRIME REMAINS STEADFAST

Australia and Sri Lanka's steadfast commitment to combating maritime crime entered a new chapter with the launch of the third phase of Operation Disi Rela, ...

Jun 09, 2026

SRI LANKA COAST GUARD LEADS WITH CONSERVATION EFFORTS CELEBRATING WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to protecting marine and coastal ecosystems, and as part of its ongoing Blue Green Domain initiative, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard conducted a series of impactful environmental programmes in collaboration with several local stakeholders to mark World Environment Day 2026...

Jun 07, 2026

COAST GUARD FELICITATES FOUNDING DIRECTOR GENERAL

A ceremony to pay tribute to Rear Admiral Daya Dharmapriya (Retd), the first Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, was held at the Coast Guard Headquarters today (06^th June 2026)...

Jun 06, 2026

TWO PERSONS ARRESTED WITH OVER 220 KILOGRAMS OF ILLEGAL SHARK FISH

Two (02) persons were arrested along with over 220kg of illegal shark fish (Alopias vulpinus) and a hand tractor by the Coast Guard personnel while attempting to transport at Negombo today (06^th June 2026)....