Udupila, Mirissa, Matara, Sri Lanka +94 412 260 312 dgsecretariat@coastguard.gov.lk

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.

OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES EXHIBITED AT THE NSBM GREEN FUTURE EXPO 2026 EXHIBITION

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) participated in the NSBM GREEN FUTURE EXPO 2026, a green technology exhibition organized by the NSBM Green University, held at the university premises from 18^th to 20^th September 2026.

|2026-09-20|

COASTAL CLEANING PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED IN LINE WITH WORLD COASTAL CLEANUP DAY

In support of the national vision, “A Beautiful Coastline – An Attractive Tourist Destination,” the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, reaffirming its commitment to the sustainable preservation of the coastal environment, conducted a series of coastal cleanup programmes

|2026-09-20|

SRI LANKA COAST GUARD JOINS COASTAL CLEANING PROGRAMMES IN LINE WITH WORLD COASTAL CLEANUP DAY

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard actively participated in a beach cleaning programme organized by the Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management at Kirinda Beach Park on 15^th September 2026...

|2026-09-15|