Sri Lanka Coast Guard

Sri Lanka Coast Guard Receives All-Terrain Vehicles from Australia to Enhance Maritime Security

On 14^th August 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in the history of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard with the official handover of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) from the Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) - Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), Australia.

Aug 15, 2024

Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Suraksha recovered about 2068 kg of Smuggled Kendu Leaves in Kalpitiya Sea

SLCGS Suraksha conducted a special search operation on 09^th August 2024 and apprehended approx 2068 kg Kendu leaves with 03 FGDs and 06 suspects in off Uchchamuniya, Kalpitiya sea area as per the information given by SLN.

Aug 10, 2024

Sri Lanka Coast Guard Seizes Four Numbers of Indian Dhows upon Poaching

A successful operation lead by Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Suraksha resulted in apprehended of 4 Indian dhows with 35 Indian fishermen involved in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. This special operation took place in off Kudiramalei Point in Kalpitiya sea on 08^th of August 2024.

Aug 09, 2024

COAST GUARD STATION CHILAW SEIZES 642KG OF KENDU LEAVES IN COORDINATED OPERATION

Based on information revealed intelligence staff of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Station Chilaw arrested a suspect in possession of a large quantity of Kendu leaves in a successful operation carried out on 07^th August 2024.

Aug 08, 2024

DRIED SHARK FISH ALONG WITH FINS APPREHENDED AT DIKOVITA HARBOUR

On the 06^th August 2024, Coast Guard personnel attached to FMP Dikovita arrested/apprehended six fishermen who were found in possession of 34.9 kg of dried shark fish and fin onboard the fishing vessel IMUL-A-0467-CHW. The arrest took place during routine arrival formalities, showcasing the Coast Guard’s dedication to uphold maritime law enforcement and protecting endangered marine species.

Aug 07, 2024

Coast Guard Seizes 02 Indian Trawlers Poaching in Sri Lankan Waters

Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Suraksha conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters on 05^th of August 2024. The operation led to seizure 02 Indian trawlers and apprehend 22 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Kudiramalei Point in Kalpitiya sea area.

Aug 06, 2024

SLCG ARRESTED TEN FISHERMEN ENGAGING IN ILLEGAL FISHING PRACTICES

Sri Lanka Coast Guard Inshore Patrol Craft deployed off Trincomalee area on patrolling arrested and apprehended 10 No’s of fishermen along with 02 No’s of FGDs while engaging in illegal fishing on 28^th July 2024.

Jul 28, 2024

NEW REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR NORTHERN REGION SRI LANKA COAST GUARD ASSUMES DUTIES

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Commander Dimuthu Samira Tissera as the new Regional Director for the Coast Guard Northern Region and the Squadron Commander of Coast Guard Craft.

Jul 28, 2024

SRI LANKA COAST GUARD SEIZED ILLEGALLY HARVESTED THRESHER SHARK

On the early morning of 23^rd July 2024, a significant illegal fishing bust took place at the Negombo harbour wet market. Acting on intelligence received, Coast Guard personnel attached to Coast Guard Sub Station (CGSS) Negombo in conjunction with Naval intelligence staff from SLNS Kelani apprehended an individual in possession of a substantial quantity of Thresher Shark meat.

Jul 24, 2024

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION IN MARAWILA YIELDS 975 KILOGRAMS OF KENDU LEAVES

In a significant combined operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Station Chilaw & Marawila Police, 975 Kilograms of Kendu leaves were apprehended during the early morning hours approximately 0145 hrs on 23^rd July 2024.