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OFF SHORE OIL SPILL TRAINING EVALUATION EXERCISE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

The SLCG has conducted offshore oil spill response exercise off Colombo harbour with the participation of the JICA and Mobile Cooperation Team of JCG members.

Feb 17, 2022

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COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO CIVILIANS AT GOPALPURAM BEACH

Lifesavers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Gopalpuram beach, Trincomalee rescued two local males during successful rescue attempts on 16th February 2022

Feb 16, 2022

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

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel deployed at Codbay Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties apprehended a Multiday Fishing Vessel along with six fishermen in possession of illegally harvested dried Shark fins and fish on 16th February 2022.

Feb 16, 2022

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AN INJURED GREEN TURTLE RESCUED IN THALARAMBA BEACH

Based on the information provided by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel, an injured Green Turtle (Chelonia Mydas) was rescued at Thalaramba beach, Mirissa with the support of the villages on 12th February 2022. The rescued turtle with a gaping wound in its head was unable to swim and found very close to the shore.

Feb 15, 2022

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COAST GUARD RESCUED FOUR FOREIGNERS AT RISK OF DROWNING

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Benthota rescued four Kazakhstan nationals, during successful rescue attempts on 11th February 2022. Three Kazakhstan males and a female were rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Benthota beach.

Feb 15, 2022

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD ARRESTED TWO PERSONS IN POSSESSION OF A LIVE TURTLE

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel deployed at Thoduwawa arrested two persons in possession of a live turtle in Iranawila beach on 15th February 2022.

Feb 15, 2022

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AUSTRALIAN 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 Australian Border Force (ABF) at the Coast Guard Headquarters, Mirissa on 15th February 2022 and appreciated their visit all the way to Mirissa.

Feb 15, 2022

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JAPAN COAST GUARD AND JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY VISITED TO EVALUATE SLCG ADVANCED OIL SPILL RESPONSE CAPABILITIES

A visiting delegation of the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited SLCG Rear Headquarters at Wellawatte on 13th February 2022.

Feb 14, 2022

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COAST GUARD RESCUED THREE BOYS FROM DROWNING AT MT LAVINIA BEACH

The Lifesavers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Mt Lavinia beach saved three boys during successful rescue attempts on 09th February 2022.

Feb 11, 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 along with seven fishermen in possession of illegally harvested dried Shark fins on 10th February 2022.

Feb 11, 2022

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