UNTIL THEY WADE-OFF FOR THEIR FOREVER HOME’ THE SRI LANKA COAST GUARD’S TURTLE EGG CONSERVATION PROJECT
Sri Lanka Coast Guard, being a pioneer in conserving nature and ensuring the existence of animal species for the future, has taken steps to preserve another endangered species; the sea turtle.
Jan 08, 2018
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SLCG ASSISTS TO ARREST 7 PERSONS ATTEMPTING TO SELL VALAMPURI CONCH SHELLS
Based on information received by Coast Guard personnel attached to SLCG Waruna in coordination with the officials of Wattala Police nabbed 04 persons with a high-value ‘Titan’ Valampuri conch shell, during a raid conducted in Wattala area yesterday (01 January).
Jan 02, 2018
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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD ARREST FISHERMEN FOR ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES
Coast Guard personnel arrested 10 fishermen along with a Trawler, Canoe and illegal fishing gears whilst engaged in fishing off Balapitiya area during a special operation conducted at night on 28thDecember 2017. Arrested fishermen with belongings handed over to the Assistant Director Fisheries – Galle for further investigations/ legal actions.
Dec 29, 2017
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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD FACILITATES REPATRIATION OF 20 INDIAN FISHERMEN
Sri Lanka Coast Guard facilitated the repatriation of 20 Indian fishermen today (27December). They had been taken into custody for trespassing into the Sri Lankan territorial waters and engaging in illegal fishing activities. Sri Lanka Coast Guard’s Patrol Craft CG 404 was deployed for the repatriation mission. The repatriated Indian fishermen were handed over to the Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Ameya’ at the International Maritime Boundary Line north of Kankesanthurai this afternoon.
Dec 29, 2017
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SL COAST GUARD LIFESAVERS RESCUE ANOTHER 2 PERSONS
Lifesavers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard attached to Life Saving Point Gopalapuram in the Eastern Region, rescued another two persons who were drowning in the seas off Gopalapuralm, Nelaveli and transferred them ashore safely yesterday (24th December). The distressed persons who are residents of Akurana in Matale, had been swept out by rough waves while bathing in this area. Having observed this incident, Coast Guard lifesavers had rushed into action and salvaged the two lives. Later on, the victims were handed over to their relations.
Dec 28, 2017
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TWO DROWNING PERSONS PULLED FROM GOPALPURAM SEA
Lifesavers of Sri Lanka Coast Guard attached to Lifesaving Pont Gopalpuram, Nilaveli in the Eastern Region pulled 2 persons who were drowning in the seas off Gopalpuram beach yesterday (24 December). They were residents of Badulla and Dehiovita aged 25 and 27. The Coast Guard lifesaving team promptly responded to the emergency situation and rescued the two who were swept out to sea while bathing. Subsequently, the victims were safely brought to the shore by the Coast Guard personnel.
Dec 28, 2017
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SL COAST GUARD SAVES ANOTHER LIFE AT UNSAFE SEA
Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life savers attached to Life Saving Point Gopalapuram in the Eastern Region, rescued a person who was drowning at Gopalapuram sea area yesterday (26th December). The 54 years old victim from Hadugoda in Galle had stepped into sea for bathing and swept out in the surge waves. With quick reaction into the incident, Coast Guard Lifesavers transferred the rescued person safely ashore and he was admitted to Nelaveli hospital for medical treatment.
Dec 28, 2017
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TWO BANGLADESH COAST GUARD SHIPS VISIT COLOMBO
Two Bangladesh Coast Guard ships, Mansoor Ali (PL 73) and BCGS Kamaruzzaman (PL 74) arrived Colombo harbour on 16th December 2017 and departed on 18thDecember 2017. These ‘Leader class’ former Italian naval ships have been acquired by the Bangladesh Coast Guard recently and they were on their passage to home port in Bangladesh. The port call at Colombo was to be their final in this long passage from Italy after the refurbishment and takeover of the vessels.
Dec 20, 2017
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OFFICIALS FROM SUMIDAGAWA SHIP YARD IN JAPAN VISIT COAST GUARD
A team of officials from the Sumidagawa Shipyard, Japan visited the Rear Head Quarters of Sri Lanka Coast Guard in Colombo on 12thDecember 2017. These top-management officials were visiting Sri Lanka to assess the availability of infrastructure facilities on maintaining the two ships build by the shipyard. These two vessels are scheduled to join SLCG Fleet in mid-2018.
Dec 15, 2017
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HE THE HIGH COMMISSIONER OF AUSTRALIA VISIT SRI LANKA COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS
HE the High Commissioner of Australia in Sri Lanka, Mr. Bryce Hutchesson visited Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters in Mirissa on 13th December 2017. The High Commissioner was accompanied by Mr. Michael Newman and Mr. Alex Hutchesson. A cordial discussion was held between DG Coast Guard and the visiting High Commissioner on the matters of mutual interests that included training programmes with the Australian Boarder Force and other in the form of Lifesaving training. DG briefed the High Commissioner on the progress of CG personnel who were trained by the Australian authorities. The discussions also covered matters related to the future expansions in the field of training. Both officials exchanged mementos to mark the occasion.
Dec 15, 2017
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