Under dedicated leadership, guidance and supervision of the Commanding Officer Capt(G) UPK Vithanage, RSP & Bar, MSc DRRD (Merit)BSc (DS) MTS, Dip in Com. Prog, MIM(SL) and the ship’s crew of Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Suraksha proudly commemorated the 7^th anniversary of its remarkable journey as the flagship of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard in Trincomalee. ...

Oct 21, 2024

In a successful operation carried out on 15^th October 2024 early this morning, intelligence staff from the Coast Guard Station Chilaw arrested three individuals in the Wennappuwa area...

Oct 16, 2024

On 15^th October 2024, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters welcomed Ms. Luisa Szczudlo and Ms. Alina Topham, distinguished superintendents from the Australian Border Force (ABF), during an official visit...

Oct 15, 2024

On 10^th October, the SLCG Rohana Base, in collaboration with the CGHQ, organized a much needed safety and awareness programme for whale watching boat owners and crew members at Mirissa...

Oct 10, 2024

Lieutenant Commander (G) Kasun Prageeth officially assumed duties as the 8^th Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Samudraraksha on 5^th October 2024..

Oct 06, 2024

Mirissa Beach, a popular destination for tourists and locals, faced an unexpected and potentially dangerous situation this week when a 12-foot crocodile was spotted in the coastal waters..

Oct 05, 2024

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) has successfully conducted its inaugural integrated Vessel Board Search and Seize (VBSS) Basic Course for 02 Officers and 06 sailors each from the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and the SLCG...

Oct 04, 2024

A basic training programme on oil spill incident management was conducted for 27 Coast Guard personnel, comprising 3 officers and 24 sailors, from 25^th to 30^th September 2024. The training took place at both Colombo and Dickovita Harbour...

Oct 01, 2024

Based on information revealed intelligence staff of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Station Kirinda, the Coast Guard intelligence personnel attached to Coast Guard Station Kirinda combined with the Police Crime Investigation Unit in Hambantota apprehended 3.98 kg of Ambergris with 02 persons..

Sep 14, 2024

On 30^th August 2024, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) and the Japan International Cooperation System (JICS) signed a preliminary agreement at the SLCG Rear Headquarters in Wellawatte, marking the commencement of a significant procurement process.

Aug 31, 2024