Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship (SLCGS) Jayesagara celebrated its second anniversary on 23^rd July 2024, with a series of events highlighting sportsmanship, spirituality, environmental care, and camaraderie. The celebrations, thoughtfully planned and executed over several weeks, reflected the ship's dedication to her crew and the broader community.

Jul 24, 2024

On the early morning of 23^rd July 2024, a significant illegal fishing bust took place at the Negombo harbour wet market. Acting on intelligence received, Coast Guard personnel attached to Coast Guard Sub Station (CGSS) Negombo in conjunction with Naval intelligence staff from SLNS Kelani apprehended an individual in possession of a substantial quantity of Thresher Shark meat.

Jul 24, 2024

In a significant combined operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Station Chilaw & Marawila Police, 975 Kilograms of Kendu leaves were apprehended during the early morning hours approximately 0145 hrs on 23^rd July 2024.

Jul 24, 2024

Based on information revealed by the Intelligence staff of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Station Chilaw, a combined operation was carried out with Thoduwawa Police on 21^st July 2024 and apprehended three FGD with 1910 kilograms of Kendu leaves.

Jul 21, 2024

Delegations consist of a of Korea Man Power Agency (18 personnel) embarked onboard SLCGS Samaraksha on 12^th July 2024 at SLNS Rangalla

Jul 12, 2024

Commander (N) Gayantha Gunasekara took over duties as the 19th Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Waruna as well as the Regional Director, Western Region on 04th July 2024.

Jul 06, 2024

On 04^th As the premier maritime law enforcement organization, Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) functions in multi-mission services of 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.

Jul 05, 2024

On 04^th July morning, residents near the coastal area reported the appearance of black gobs washed up on the beach. In response, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard's Marine Spill Response team, based in the Western region, inspected the shores stretching from Mount Lavinia to Wellawatta.

Jul 04, 2024

On 19 June 2024, the Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet made a port call at the Port of Colombo, marking an important event for the Sri Lankan Coast Guard history. The visit was organized for the transfer of essential spare parts, generously donated by the Indian Coast Guard, to be used for the SLCG Ship Suraksha.

Jun 19, 2024

Lieutenant Commander(N) Dananjaya Jayasinghe assumed duties as the 08th Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship (SLCGS) Samaraksha on 14th June 2024, which is one of the oil spill response Fast Patrol Vessels of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.

Jun 15, 2024