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ANOTHER LIFESAVING JOINT TRAINING COURSE SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED

Succeeding joined training course was conducted for tri services personnel to improve the interoperability among military services to act in collaboration for ensure water safety and drowning prevention in the country.

Jun 05, 2022

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COAST GUARD DEPLOYED ON FLOOD RELIEF DUTIES IN MATARA

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) deployed its assets to assist affected people from flash floods due to the bad weather condition on 01st and 2nd June 2022 in Matara district.

Jun 02, 2022

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BABY TURTLE RELEASED FROM SRI LANKA COAST GUARD HATCHERIES

Nine hundred and forty two (942) turtle hatchlings have been hatched out from 1206 turtle eggs conserved in various parts of the island under the Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Project (CGTCP). They have been safely released into the sea in recent days and this rare event has caught the eye of many foreigners and civilians in the area.

May 30, 2022

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SLCG CONCLUDED THE 3RD RHIB FAMILIARIZATION COURSE AT ATC KIRINDA-2022

The third RHIB familiarization course was conducted at Advanced Training Centre (ATC- Kirinda) for one officer & three sailors of SLCG. The duration of the course was 09 days (from 17th May 2022 to 25th May 2022) Training sessions were conducted by two instructors from UNODC with the assistance of RHIB maintenance team.

May 25, 2022

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COAST GUARD RESCUED A MALE FROM DROWNING AT MT LAVINIA BEACH

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Mt Lavinia beach saved a local male during successful rescue attempt on 22nd May 2022.

May 22, 2022

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COAST GUARD SEIZES STOCK OF KENDU LEAVES BEING SMUGGLED BY SEA

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel attached to the Coast Guard Station Chilaw arrested a person along with a consignment of 380.5 kg of Kendu Leaves and 108 Nos of 01 Ltr bottles of Herbicides being smuggled into the Island via sea routes.

May 18, 2022

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BABY TURTLE RELEASED FROM SRI LANKA COAST GUARD HATCHERIES

Two hundred and eighty three (283) turtle have been hatched out from 465 turtle eggs conserved in various parts of the Island under the Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Project (CGTCP).

May 17, 2022

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COAST GUARD RESCUED A RUSSIAN NATIONAL AT RISK OF DROWNING

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Hikkaduwa rescued a Russian National, during a successful rescue attempt on 16th May 2022. A 47 years old male from Russia was rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Hikkaduwa beach.

May 16, 2022

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RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES FULFILLED AT SRI LANKA COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS IN VIEW OF VESAK POYA DAY

A Bodhi Puja and Dharma Deshana programme were held at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters on 15th May 2022 to mark the Vesak Poya Day.

May 15, 2022

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COAST GUARD RESCUED A MALE FROM DROWNING AT BALAPITIYA BEACH

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Balapitiya beach saved a local male during successful rescue attempt on 15th May 2022.

May 15, 2022

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