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COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO LOCAL PERS AT RISK OF DROWNING

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Posts Panadura and Gopalapuram saved two local males during two successful rescue attempts on 10th March 2022.

Mar 13, 2022

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD APPREHENDED A FISHING VESSEL WITH ILLEGALLY HARVESTED DRIED SHARK FINS

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel deployed at Beruwala Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties apprehended a Multiday Fishing Vessel

Mar 13, 2022

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RIGID HULL INFLATABLE BOAT (RHIB) FAMILIARIZATION COURSE FOR THE SLCG PERSONNEL

Sri Lanka Coast Guard has conducted collaborative training programme with the assistance of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) - Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP)where provided valuable training pertaining to Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) handling. The Chief instructor UNODC, Mr Stuart Melville and Cpl Joshua Resteiner, Secondment Officer UNODC from Seychelles

Mar 11, 2022

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DEFENCE ATTACHÉ OF THE EMBASSY OF ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN IN COLOMBO CALLS ON THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF SRI LANKA COAST GUARD

The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran in Colombo, Colonel Homayoun Aliyari, paid a courtesy call on the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake on 09th March 2022 at Sri Lanka Coast Guard Rear Headquarters, Wellawatte.

Mar 09, 2022

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COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO RUSSIAN NATIONALS AT RISK OF DROWNING

The Lifesavers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Hikkaduwa rescued a 4 years old boy and 41 years old lady from Russia, during a successful rescue attempt on 09th March 2022 whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Hikkaduwa beach.

Mar 09, 2022

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TURTLES CONSERVATION PROJECT OF SLCG

Three hundred and three (303) sea turtle hatchlings from Mirissa and Wellawatte turtle hatcheries managed by the Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Project (CGTCP) were released into the sea during the first week of March 2022.

Mar 09, 2022

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COAST GUARD RESCUED EIGHT LOCALS FROM DROWNING AT BALAPITIYA BEACH

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Balapitiya beach saved eight locals during successful rescue attempts on 06th March 2022.

Mar 06, 2022

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CHRISTIAN THANKSGIVING & COMMEMORATION SERVICE AT DOCKYARD CHAPPEL, TRINCOMALEE INVOKES BLESSINGS ON 12TH COAST GUARD ANNIVERSARY

To coincide with the series of religious events held in view of the 12th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, the Acting Regional Director Eastern Region organized a Christian Thanksgiving & Commemoration Service at Dockyard Chappel, Trincomalee on 06th March 2022 with the assistance of SLN Christian Association Members.

Mar 06, 2022

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COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO FOREIGNERS AND A LOCAL AT RISK OF DROWNING

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Posts, Mirissa and Pasikuda saved two Egyptian nationals and a local male during two successful rescue attempts on 05th March 2022.

Mar 06, 2022

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COAST GUARD CELEBRATES 12th ANNIVERSARY CONTRIBUTING MORE TOWARDS WATER SAFETY

In view of the 12th anniversary celebration of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, a team of surf lifeguards and pool lifeguards were passed out in a charming ceremony held at Life Saving Training School (LSTS), Balapitiya on 05th March 2022.

Mar 05, 2022

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