SLCG is always committed for safe, secure and serene marine environment. Marine environment pollution has become a significant issue at present. CG Personnel in Coast Guard Northern Region conducted a beach cleaning programme on 31^st March 2023 at Kankesanthurai Beach area. CG Personnel from RDNR Office, FPB Fleet and SLCG Jayesagara took part in the event.

Mar 31, 2023

On March 31^th 2023, five foreigners were rescued by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesavers stationed at the Hikkaduwa, Mirissa and Benthota public beaches Lifesaving Posts in a successful rescue operation.

Mar 31, 2023

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel deployed at Beruwala Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties arrested two persons possessing illegally harvested dried shark fins and shark flesh on 30^th March 2023 during arrival inspections.

Mar 30, 2023

On March 30^th, 2023, a foreign individual was rescued by the Lifesavers stationed at the Hikkaduwa public beach Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post in a successful rescue operation.

Mar 30, 2023

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Benthota public beach saved three foreigners during a successful rescue attempt on 29^th March 2023.

Mar 29, 2023

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel deployed at Dikovita Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties arrested six persons possessing illegally harvested dried shark fins, shark fish and dried Dolphin fish on 28^th March 2023 during arrival inspections.

Mar 28, 2023

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Mirissa public beach saved a foreigner during a successful rescue attempt on 28^th March 2023.

Mar 28, 2023

On 26^th March 2023, a fisherman and diving equipment were apprehended by Sri Lanka Coast Guard Personnel from Coast Guard Station Kirinda. The fisherman was caught attempting illegal night diving practices in the "Nidangala" beach area near to Kirinda. Additionally, the operation resulted in the arrest of one Fibre Glass Dinghy with an Out Board Motor (OBM), 30 air cylinders, five kerosene cans (totalling 140 litres), and one shrimp trap.

Mar 27, 2023

On 24^th and 26^th March 2023, fishermen and fishing gear were apprehended by Sri Lanka Coast Guard craft CG 209 and CG 210 while carrying out a patrol in Upparu and Back Bay areas in Trincomalee. 21 fishermen were caught attempting illegal fishing activities using purse seine nets in the area and the operation resulted in the arrest of three Fibre Glass Dinghies with Out Board Motors (OBMs), 03 purse seine nets, and 65 litres of kerosene.

Mar 26, 2023

The collective effort of Coast Guard personnel attached to Life-Saving Posts Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Moragolla, Panadura, Mount Lavinia, Dehiwala, and Wellewatta recovered 1572 numbers of Sea turtle eggs from places close to their natural habitat during the period from 20^th to 26^th March 2023.

Mar 26, 2023