The Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship (SLCGS) Samaraksha celebrated her sixth anniversary on 29^th August 2024. The celebration included a Bodhi Pooja Pinkama and beach cleaning programme, emphasizing religiousness, spirituality, environmental care and camaraderie.

Aug 30, 2024

This image represents the profound gratitude of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to the late Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal.

Aug 19, 2024

The Coast Guard persons attached to the Fishing Monitoring Point (FMP) Wellamankara apprehended 11 carcasses of Oceanic White Tip sharks(without fins) while unloading the fishing harvest of IMUL-A-0064-KMN fishing trawler at Wellamankara Fishery Harbour on 16^th August 2024 around 0430 hrs.

Aug 16, 2024

Rear Admiral Brett Sonter of the Royal Australian Navy, Commander of the Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) - Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), visited the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters in Mirissa on 15^th August 2024.

Aug 15, 2024

On 15^th August 2024, the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Julie J. Chung officially inaugurated the Ship in a Box project at the Advanced Training Centre (ATC) in Kirinda. This significant event marks a new chapter in maritime security training for Sri Lanka, with the introduction of a state-of-the-art maritime training simulator designed to enhance the maritime law enforcement capabilities of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.

Aug 15, 2024

On 14^th August 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in the history of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard with the official handover of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) from the Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) - Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), Australia.

Aug 15, 2024

SLCGS Suraksha conducted a special search operation on 09^th August 2024 and apprehended approx 2068 kg Kendu leaves with 03 FGDs and 06 suspects in off Uchchamuniya, Kalpitiya sea area as per the information given by SLN.

Aug 10, 2024

A successful operation lead by Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Suraksha resulted in apprehended of 4 Indian dhows with 35 Indian fishermen involved in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. This special operation took place in off Kudiramalei Point in Kalpitiya sea on 08^th of August 2024.

Aug 09, 2024

Based on information revealed intelligence staff of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Station Chilaw arrested a suspect in possession of a large quantity of Kendu leaves in a successful operation carried out on 07^th August 2024.

Aug 08, 2024

On the 06^th August 2024, Coast Guard personnel attached to FMP Dikovita arrested/apprehended six fishermen who were found in possession of 34.9 kg of dried shark fish and fin onboard the fishing vessel IMUL-A-0467-CHW. The arrest took place during routine arrival formalities, showcasing the Coast Guard’s dedication to uphold maritime law enforcement and protecting endangered marine species.

Aug 07, 2024