COAST GUARD RESCUED FOUR LOCALS AND A FOREIGNER FROM DROWNING
The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Posts Hikkaduwa and Mirissa public beaches saved four locals and a foreigner during a successful rescue attempt on 01st April 2023. The group included two males aged 29 and 30, two females aged 27 and 29, and one female from Russia aged 31.
Apr 01, 2023
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BEACH CLEANING PROGRAMME
SLCG is always committed for safe, secure and serene marine environment. Marine environment pollution has become a significant issue at present. CG Personnel in Coast Guard Northern Region conducted a beach cleaning programme on 31st March 2023 at Kankesanthurai Beach area. CG Personnel from RDNR Office, FPB Fleet and SLCG Jayesagara took part in the event.
Mar 31, 2023
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COAST GUARD RESCUED FOREIGNERS FROM DROWNING
On March 31th 2023, five foreigners were rescued by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesavers stationed at the Hikkaduwa, Mirissa and Benthota public beaches Lifesaving Posts in a successful rescue operation.
Mar 31, 2023
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THE SRI LANKA COAST GUARD APPREHENDED ILLEGALLY HARVESTED FISH CATCH
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel deployed at Beruwala Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties arrested two persons possessing illegally harvested dried shark fins and shark flesh on 30th March 2023 during arrival inspections.
Mar 30, 2023
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COAST GUARD RESCUED A FOREIGNER FROM DROWNING
On March 30th, 2023, a foreign individual was rescued by the Lifesavers stationed at the Hikkaduwa public beach Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post in a successful rescue operation.
Mar 30, 2023
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COAST GUARD RESCUED FOREIGNERS FROM DROWNING
The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Benthota public beach saved three foreigners during a successful rescue attempt on 29th March 2023.
Mar 29, 2023
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THE SRI LANKA COAST GUARD APPREHENDED INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE IN POSSESSION OF ILLEGALLY HARVESTED FISH CATCH
Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel deployed at Dikovita Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties arrested six persons possessing illegally harvested dried shark fins, shark fish and dried Dolphin fish on 28th March 2023 during arrival inspections.
Mar 28, 2023
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COAST GUARD RESCUED A FOREIGNER FROM DROWNING
The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Mirissa public beach saved a foreigner during a successful rescue attempt on 28th March 2023.
Mar 28, 2023
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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD ARRESTED ONE DINGHY WITH A FISHERMAN WHILE ENGAGING IN ILLEGAL NIGHT DIVING PRACTICES
On 26th March 2023, a fisherman and diving equipment were apprehended by Sri Lanka Coast Guard Personnel from Coast Guard Station Kirinda. The fisherman was caught attempting illegal night diving practices in the "Nidangala" beach area near to Kirinda. Additionally, the operation resulted in the arrest of one Fibre Glass Dinghy with an Out Board Motor (OBM), 30 air cylinders, five kerosene cans (totalling 140 litres), and one shrimp trap.
Mar 27, 2023
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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD ARRESTED FISHERMEN WHILE ENGAGING IN ILLEGAL FISHING PRACTICES
On 24th and 26th March 2023, fishermen and fishing gear were apprehended by Sri Lanka Coast Guard craft CG 209 and CG 210 while carrying out a patrol in Upparu and Back Bay areas in Trincomalee. 21 fishermen were caught attempting illegal fishing activities using purse seine nets in the area and the operation resulted in the arrest of three Fibre Glass Dinghies with Out Board Motors (OBMs), 03 purse seine nets, and 65 litres of kerosene.
Mar 26, 2023
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