COAST GUARD RESCUED A FOREIGNER AND TWO LOCALS AT RISK OF DROWNING
The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Posts, Mirissa and Pasikuda saved a Russian national and two local males during two successful rescue attempts on 04th March 2022.
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD PROUDLY CELEBRATES ITS 12TH ANNIVERSARY TODAY
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard, proudly celebrating its 12th anniversary today (04th March 2022). Following the directives and guidance of the Director General - SLCG, an array of celebrations and events
conducting in each Coast Guard region.
COAST GUARD RESCUED FOUR LOCALS FROM DROWNING AT BENTHOTA BEACH
The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Benthota beach saved four local males during successful rescue attempts on 27th February 2022.
COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO LOCALS AT RISK OF DROWNING
Lifesavers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Mt Lavinia rescued two local males during successful rescue attempts on 25th and 26th February 2022.
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 along with five fishermen in possession of illegally harvested dried Shark fins on 25th February 2022.
SIX FISHERMEN ARRESTED FOR ENGAGING IN ILLEGAL FISHING PRACTICES
Sri Lanka Coast Guard patrol craft deployed off Trincomalee area to deter illegal activities arrested/apprehended six fishermen with two FGDs whilst engaging illegal fishing on 22nd February 2022. They were engaged in purse seine net fishing operation in seas off Trincomalee area close to land (approximately 02 km). According to the existing fishing operation regulations, purse seine net fishing is authorized only in the area beyond 11.2 km from the coast.
COAST GUARD RESCUED A FOREIGNER AT RISK OF DROWNING
The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Mirissa rescued a Ukrainian male, during successful rescue attempt on 22nd February 2022. A 31 years old Ukrainian male, was rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Mirissa beach. Victim was transferred to District General Hospital Matara by Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service to provide further medical care.
COAST GUARD RELEASES 343 SEA TURTLES HATCHLINGS TO SEA
Three Hundred and Forty Three (343) sea turtle hatchlings hatched from 363 turtle eggs conserved under the SLCG Rohana at Mirissa and Life Saving Post Hikkaduwa were released safely into the sea on 17th February 2022.
COAST GUARD RESCUED THREE FOREIGNERS AT RISK OF DROWNING
The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Benthota rescued a Russian lady and two Lithuanian nationals, during successful rescue attempts on 18th February 2022.
JAPANESE DELEGATION PAID A COURTESY CALL ON THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF SRI LANKA COAST GUARD
The Director General-Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake welcomed the delegation from Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at the Coast Guard Headquarters, Mirissa on 20th February 2022 and appreciated their visit all the way to Mirissa.