The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) celebrates a remarkable milestone as it commemorates its 15th anniversary on Today, 04th March 2025. Since its inception in 2010, the SLCG has been a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s maritime safety, security, and environmental protection, earning the trust and admiration of the nation...

Mar 04, 2025

In a significant gesture of cooperation and goodwill, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) donated essential firefighting equipment to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) during the goodwill visit of Indian Naval Ship ‘Kuthar’ to Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 03rd March 2025. This donation is a direct outcome of the High Level Meeting held between the SLCG and ICG in 11th November 2024...

Mar 03, 2025

As per the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCOP), individual organizations are responsible for responding to oil spill incidents they encounter. In line with this mandate, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) launched an oil spill response training program for organizations operating within Trincomalee Harbour...

Feb 28, 2025

In a significant step towards enhancing maritime environmental protection, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), in partnership with the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)...

Feb 18, 2025

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) continues its commitment to ensuring the safety of beachgoers by inaugurating two new Coast Guard Lifesaving Points at Bentota Beach on 14 February 2025. This initiative, funded by the Ministry of Tourism...

Feb 14, 2025

In a swift and heroic operation, Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers successfully rescued 11 individuals who were dragged away by powerful rip currents at Panadura Beach on 12 February at approximately 1710 hrs. However, one person remains missing, and observations are ongoing..

Feb 12, 2025

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) successfully carried out a series of beach cleaning programs today (09th Feb) as part of the government’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative. The campaign, held under the theme ‘A Beautiful Coastline...

Feb 09, 2025

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) took part in the 77^th National Independence Day celebrations at Independence Square Colombo, on 4^th February 2025.Held under the theme "Let's join the national renaissance,"...

Feb 04, 2025

Skylight officials, including Regional Manager Mr. Theo Girard and Lead Engineer Mr. Mike Jacobi, made an official visit to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) on 27 January 2025 and it was organized by Global Maritime Crime Programme of UNODC...

Jan 27, 2025

Captain (G) Kelum Marambage officially assumed duties as the Commanding Officer of SLCGS Suraksha, the flagship of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, on 23^rd January 2025...

Jan 23, 2025