Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) is the premier maritime law enforcement force functions under the Ministry of Defence. SLCG is established under the ‘Department of Coast Guard Act No. 41 of 2009’ as a multi-mission service for the purpose of ensuring the security of the coastal areas ,the Maritime Zones, the territorial waters and the High seas. SLCG has been empowered to assist in preventing, the entry and exit of illegal immigrants and emigrants, the trafficking of narcotic drugs and contrabands.
SLCG also entrusted to assist vessels in distress at sea and safety of life at sea, protect the marine environment, prevent and combat maritime disasters ensuring national security and protecting the national economy and the national integrity of Sri Lanka. Every Coast Guard officer of the Department of Coast Guard shall be deemed to be a ‘Peace Officer’ within the meaning for the purposes of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979.
Vision
A peaceful maritime environment whilst protecting the national interests
Mission
To ensure the security, safety and serenity of the maritime environment whilst enforcing the law at sea. Coast Guard is further committed towards the sustainable management and development of maritime resources
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters joyously celebrated the
Sinhala and Tamil New Year with a grand festival titled “Wasantha Udanaya
2025” on 10th April at Mirissa beach front...
In a significant step towards enhancing maritime rescue operations, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) has introduced a specially designed rescue basket, an innovative solution conceptualized under the directive of the Director General of SLCG...
Commodore Rodger Ward, Commander of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) paid a courtesy call on Rear Admiral Rajapriya Serasinghe, Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard...