Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers attached to Hikkaduwa Lifesaving Post rescued a local youth whilst drowned at the Hikkaduwa on 28^th October 2023

Oct 28, 2023

In a proactive and strategic move to enhance maritime safety and preparedness, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) conducted oil spill management classes and rehearsed Medium Level Oil Spill Response and Management Exercise for Sri Lanka Navy and Port authority personnel at Galle harbour from 23-27 October 2023.

Oct 27, 2023

Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers rescued a Netherlands lady from drowning at the Mirissa public beach on 26^th October 2023.

Oct 26, 2023

In a highly coordinated operation based on information provided by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotic Bureau, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure team achieved a major breakthrough. The team successfully apprehended a staggering 179.140 kilograms of heroin and 31.296 kilograms of hashish from a local multiday fishing trawler at Dewundara Fisheries Harbour.

Oct 23, 2023

An Israeli male was saved whilst dragging and drowning at Mirissa public beach by the lifesavers of Sri Lanka Coast Guard on 22^nd October 2023.

Oct 22, 2023

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel deployed at Mirissa Fishery Harbour arrested six fishermen whilst possessing illegally harvested shark fins on 22^nd October 2023.

Oct 22, 2023

Negombo, Sri Lanka – In a swift operation, personnel from the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) attached to a fishing monitoring point in Negombo have apprehended four fishermen who were found with an illegally captured 60 kg whale shark onboard the fishing vessel "BIYANI" during arrival formalities on 19^th October 2023.

Oct 19, 2023

A high-level meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) was convened at the Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ) in New Delhi on 18^th October 2023. This meeting marked a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts aimed at combating transnational illegal activities at sea and promoting regional cooperation.

Oct 18, 2023

The lifesavers of Sri Lanka Coast Guard rescued a German lady at Mirissa beach on 17^th October 2023.

Oct 17, 2023

The lifesavers of Sri Lanka Coast Guard rescued an Indian national whilst drowning at Mirissa beach on 15^th October 2023, evening.

Oct 15, 2023