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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD'S PHASE I OIL SPILL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM SETS NEW STANDARDS

Sri Lanka Coast Guard recently concluded Phase I of its Oil Spill Incident Management Training Program, leaving an indelible mark of professionalism and excellence. The culmination of this training, held on 18th January 2024, at the Hambantota International Port, showcased the dedication and high standards achieved by the personnel.

Jan 18, 2024

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD MANAGED TO SAVE 18 HUMAN LIVES WITHIN THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF 2024

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers rescued 18 personnel including 06 foreigners whilst drowning at Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Balapitiya and Gopalpuram (Trincomalee) public beaches during the first two weeks of the year 2024.

Jan 15, 2024

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD COMMENCED THE FIRST WORKING DAY OF 2024 WITH THE PUBLIC SERVANTS’ OATH

A ceremony to mark the commencement of the first working day in the New Year 2024 and reading the Oath of Public Servants was held under the auspices of the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana at the Coast Guard Headquarters.....

Jan 01, 2024

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUES 310 HUMAN LIVES IN THE YEAR 2023

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers are attached to 16 life-saving posts around the island were managed to save 310 invaluable lives in the year 2023 which is an increment of 136 than the previous year.

Dec 31, 2023

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WITHIN 15 DAYS, SRI LANKA COAST GUARD MANAGED TO SAVE 23 LIVES

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers rescued 23 personnel including 17 foreigners during two weeks from 09th to 24th December 2023 at several public beaches.

Dec 24, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD APPREHENDED TURTLE MEAT WITH TWO PERSONS

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel apprehended two persons with turtle meat and a fishing boat at Kochchikade, Negombo on 23rd December 2023.

Dec 23, 2023

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AUSTRALIAN MARITIME BOARDER COMMANDER REAR ADMIRAL JUSTIN JONES AND REAR ADMIRAL BRETT SONTER VISITED SRI LANKA COAST GUARD

An Australian delegation headed by the Commander Joint Agency Task Force – Operations Sovereign Boarders, Rear Admiral Justin Jones CSC, RAN and the Deputy Director Maritime Operations for the Commander of US Pacific Fleet, Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, RAN visited Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Headquarters, Wellawatte.

Dec 12, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUES 11 FOREIGNERS

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers attached to Mirissa lifesaving post saved 11 invaluable lives from drowning at Mirissa public beach within 10 days from 28th November to 07th December 2023 in several successful rescue operations.

Dec 08, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD REHEARSED MEDIUM LEVEL OIL SPILL RESPONSE AND MANAGEMENT EXERCISE AT NAVAL DOCKYARD TRINCOMALEE.

Sri Lanka Coast Guard acts as a first responder to oil & chemical spill response and management in Sri Lanka as per National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCOP). Therefore, it is essential to maintain ready force to face such emergencies.

Dec 06, 2023

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THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY (REGIONAL PROCESSING) OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AUSTRALIAN HOME AFFAIRS VISITS SRI LANKA COAST GUARD

The Assistant Secretary (Regional Processing) of the Department of Home Affairs, Ms. Shan Strugnell along with an Australian delegation visits Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) on 29th November 2023.

Nov 29, 2023

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