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TURTLES CONSERVATION PROJECT OF SLCG

The Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Project (CGTCP) was launched in September 2012 with the purpose of preserving the turtles, eggs and raising the awareness of sea turtle conservation in Sri Lanka as a part of the duties and functions of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to assist in the conservation of marine species.

Jan 01, 2022

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

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel deployed at the Beruwala Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties apprehended a Multiday Fishing Vessel along with seven fishermen in possession of illegally harvested Shark Fins on 27th December 2021.

Dec 30, 2021

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COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO LOCAL MALES FROM DROWNING AT BALAPITIYA BEACH

The Lifesavers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Balapitiya beach saved two local males during successful rescue attempts on 27th December 2021.

Dec 28, 2021

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COAST GUARD RESCUED SIX LOCALS AT RISK OF DROWNING

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Posts, Panadura and Benthota, rescued six locals during three successful rescue attempts on 25th and 26th December 2021.

Dec 26, 2021

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COAST GUARD RESCUED AN INDIAN NATIONAL AT MIRISSA BEACH

The Lifesavers attached to Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Mirissa, saved an Indian lady in a successful rescue attempt on 20th December 2021.The lady of 25 years of age was rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents at Mirissa Beach.

Dec 21, 2021

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SLCG LIFE SAVERS SAVED TWO DROWNING FOREIGNERS

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post Benthota saved two Russian Nationals in a successful rescue attempt on 17th December 2021.

Dec 18, 2021

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Head of JICA and DG SLCG met onboard

Chief Representative, Sri Lanka Office, Japan international cooperation agency (JICA) paid courtesy call to the Director General (DG) Sri Lanka coast guard (SLCG) on AM 14th December 2021.

Dec 15, 2021

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COAST GUARD LIFE SAVERS RESCUED 4 TEENAGERS FROM DROWNING

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Mount Lavinia saved 4 teenager boys from Piliyandala during a successful rescue attempt on 13th December 2021.

Dec 14, 2021

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD APPREHENDED A FISHING VESSEL WITH ILLEGALLY HARVESTED 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 Shark Fins on 12th December 2021.

Dec 13, 2021

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD ORGANIZED A COORDINATION MEETING ON OIL AND CHEMICAL SPILL RESPONSE

Sri Lanka Coast Guard organized a coordination meeting on ‘Oil and Chemical Spill Response’ with a delegation of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), members of the United States Embassy in Sri Lanka and other relevant stakeholders involved with maritime incident response in Sri Lanka, on 07th and 08th December 2021 at the Light House Galley, Colombo.

Dec 10, 2021

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