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

In alignment with its key role in preserving and protecting the maritime and marine environment, the SLCG has undertaken significant initiatives to mark world environment day.

Jun 06, 2024

In swift response to the adverse weather conditions prevailing in several parts of the island, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard has mobilized its flood relief teams in Kosgama, Hanwella, Kamburupitiya, and Akurugoda in the Western and Southern Provinces since June 2.

Jun 03, 2024

In a significant milestone for the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), a collaborative effort with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Government of Japan have resulted in a substantial donation of advanced equipment aimed at enhancing maritime security and surveillance capabilities...

Jun 01, 2024

A team of 25 members from the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (16 officers and 09 sailors) successfully completed an advanced training program on oil spill incident management at the Maritime Disaster Prevention Center (MDPC) in Yokosuka, Japan, from May 20^th to 25^th, 2024...

May 29, 2024

In a remarkable demonstration of prompt action and maritime expertise, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) successfully rescued a fisherman in distress 50 nautical miles off the coast of Valaichchenai on 17^th May 2024.

May 18, 2024