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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.