On 03rd November 2023, the 33rd International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards and Navies took place aboard INS Sumitra at the Indo-Sri Lankan Maritime Boundary Line, located north of Kankesanthurai.
Nov 03, 2023
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The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Mirissa public beach saved three foreigners during a successful rescue attempt on 02nd November 2023.
Nov 02, 2023
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Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers at the Hikkaduwa lifesaving post successfully rescued a Russian nationality from drowning while bathing at the Hikkaduwa beach on 01st November 2023.
Nov 01, 2023
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Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers attached to Hikkaduwa Lifesaving Post rescued a local youth whilst drowned at the Hikkaduwa on 28th October 2023
Oct 28, 2023
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In a proactive and strategic move to enhance maritime safety and preparedness, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) conducted oil spill management classes and rehearsed Medium Level Oil Spill Response and Management Exercise for Sri Lanka Navy and Port authority personnel at Galle harbour from 23-27 October 2023.
Oct 27, 2023
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Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers rescued a Netherlands lady from drowning at the Mirissa public beach on 26th October 2023.
Oct 26, 2023
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In a highly coordinated operation based on information provided by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotic Bureau, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure team achieved a major breakthrough. The team successfully apprehended a staggering 179.140 kilograms of heroin and 31.296 kilograms of hashish from a local multiday fishing trawler at Dewundara Fisheries Harbour.
Oct 23, 2023
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An Israeli male was saved whilst dragging and drowning at Mirissa public beach by the lifesavers of Sri Lanka Coast Guard on 22nd October 2023.
Oct 22, 2023
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Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel deployed at Mirissa Fishery Harbour arrested six fishermen whilst possessing illegally harvested shark fins on 22nd October 2023.
Oct 22, 2023
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Negombo, Sri Lanka – In a swift operation, personnel from the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) attached to a fishing monitoring point in Negombo have apprehended four fishermen who were found with an illegally captured 60 kg whale shark onboard the fishing vessel "BIYANI" during arrival formalities on 19th October 2023.
Oct 19, 2023
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