SRI LANKA COAST GUARD SAVES 33 INVALUABLE LIVES DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers rescued another 33 lives including 20 foreign nationals whilst drowning at Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Bentota, Balapitiya, Mount Lavinia, Gopalapuram (Trincomalee) and Panadura public beaches during the month of February...
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samarth and Abhinav arrived at the port of Galle on a goodwill visit on 27th February 2024. The two visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard in compliance with customs and traditions.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ADVANCED OIL SPILL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING STRENGTHEN SRI LANKA'S MARITIME RESILIENCE
The successful completion of the Instructor Capacity Building Course, Part 2, of the Advanced Oil Spill Incident Management Training Programme marks a significant milestone in fortifying Sri Lanka's maritime preparedness.
NEWLY BORN BABY TURTLES RELEASED FROM SRI LANKA COAST GUARD HATCHERIES
Five hundred seventy six (576) newly born baby turtles have been hatched from several Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) hatcheries and released safely to the sea under Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Project (CGTCP). It was a rare and eye-catching event to most of the visitors at the beach, specially to the foreigners.
CHANGE OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL SRI LANKA COAST GUARD
Commodore YR Serasinghe assumed duties as the Deputy Director General (DDG) of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) on 15th February 2024. The ceremony of change in appointment was held at Coast Guard Headquarters, Mirissa...
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD CONCLUDED A TRAINING SESSION ON WATER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL FOR 30 AIRMEN
As per the wise guidance of director General Coast Guard, Coast Guard Western Region organized a comprehensive training session on water safety and survival for 30 Airmen belongs to 8th Tactical Transport Squadron of SLAF at Mount Lavinia beach on 26th Jan 24.
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD FOILS UNLAWFUL LOBSTER HARVEST AND ARRESTS FISHERMEN WITH DIVING EQUIPMENT
In a targeted special search operation on 23rdJanuary 2024, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Persons intercepted a Dingy boat with four fishermen arriving at Dehiwala Beach.
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.
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.
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.....