Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel deployed at Dikovita Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties arrested six persons possessing illegally harvested dried shark fins on 10^th April 2023 during arrival inspections.

Apr 10, 2023

Through the cumulative cooperation of Coast Guard personnel stationed at life-saving posts Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Balapitiya, Wellawaththa, Moragalla and Mount Lavinia retrieved 2024 numbers of sea turtles’ eggs from the territory close to their natural habitats during the period from 03 to 09 April 2023. The retrieved eggs are being conserved near the life-saving posts as well as where the eggs have been found. Meanwhile, SLCG has released 4167 numbers of sea turtle hatchlings into the sea from Wellawaththa, Mount Lavinia, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Balapitiya, and Moragalla beaches during the same period.

Apr 09, 2023

A one-day lifesaving training camp for students of Gateway College Rajagiriya was conducted on 01^st April 2023 at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Training School (LSTS), Balapitiya. The session was organized with the aim of raising awareness within the children's living environment, to emphasize the importance and the social aspect of knowing lifesaving skills among school students.

Apr 08, 2023

Fast Patrol Boat CG 402 attached to Coast Guard Northern Region apprehended three local fishermen with a fast-moving Fiber Glass Dinghy (FGD) while transferring 06 numbers of sacks containing 76 parcels of Kerala cannabis at the West of Delft island sea area on 04^th April 2023.

Apr 04, 2023

Through the cumulative cooperation of Coast Guard personnel stationed at life-saving posts Mirissa, Hikkaduwa and Mount Lavinia retrieved 1102 numbers of sea turtles’ eggs from the territory close to their natural habitats during the period from 27 March to 02 April 2023. The retrieved eggs are being conserved near the life-saving posts as well as where the eggs have been found. Meanwhile, SLCG has released 4755 numbers of sea turtle hatchlings into the sea from Wellawaththa, Mount Lavinia, Panadura, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa and Dehiwala beaches during the same period.

Apr 03, 2023

Regional Director Northern Region conducted an awareness program on 1^st and 2^nd< April to educate SLN personnel deployed for coastal observation duties at ND Chalei, ND Chundikulam and NDEP Vettilakerny on matters essential for prevention of illegal fishing and other illegal activities. Further, fishing community also were educated on fishery law, illegal fishing activities, other illegal activities in area, SLN/SLCG effort curbing/ preventing illegal activities and the importance of the fishing community contribution to prevent illegal activities.

Apr 02, 2023

A one-day lifesaving training camp for students of Gateway College Rajagiriya was conducted on 01^st April 2023 at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Training School (LSTS), Balapitiya. The session was organized with the aim of raising awareness within the children's living environment, to emphasize the importance and the social aspect of knowing lifesaving skills among school students.

Apr 01, 2023

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Posts Hikkaduwa and Mirissa public beaches saved four locals and a foreigner during a successful rescue attempt on 01^st April 2023. The group included two males aged 29 and 30, two females aged 27 and 29, and one female from Russia aged 31.

Apr 01, 2023

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