Sri Lanka Coast Guard patrol craft deployed off Trincomalee area to deter illegal activities arrested/apprehended six fishermen with two FGDs whilst engaging illegal fishing on 22^nd February 2022. They were engaged in purse seine net fishing operation in seas off Trincomalee area close to land (approximately 02 km). According to the existing fishing operation regulations, purse seine net fishing is authorized only in the area beyond 11.2 km from the coast.

Feb 22, 2022

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Mirissa rescued a Ukrainian male, during successful rescue attempt on 22^nd February 2022. A 31 years old Ukrainian male, was rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Mirissa beach. Victim was transferred to District General Hospital Matara by Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service to provide further medical care.

Feb 22, 2022

Three Hundred and Forty Three (343) sea turtle hatchlings hatched from 363 turtle eggs conserved under the SLCG Rohana at Mirissa and Life Saving Post Hikkaduwa were released safely into the sea on 17^th February 2022.

Feb 20, 2022

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Benthota rescued a Russian lady and two Lithuanian nationals, during successful rescue attempts on 18^th February 2022.

Feb 20, 2022

The Director General-Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake welcomed the delegation from Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at the Coast Guard Headquarters, Mirissa on 20^th February 2022 and appreciated their visit all the way to Mirissa.

Feb 20, 2022

The SLCG has conducted offshore oil spill response exercise off Colombo harbour with the participation of the JICA and Mobile Cooperation Team of JCG members.

Feb 17, 2022

Lifesavers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Gopalpuram beach, Trincomalee rescued two local males during successful rescue attempts on 16^th February 2022

Feb 16, 2022

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel deployed at Codbay Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties apprehended a Multiday Fishing Vessel along with six fishermen in possession of illegally harvested dried Shark fins and fish on 16^th February 2022.

Feb 16, 2022

Based on the information provided by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel, an injured Green Turtle (Chelonia Mydas) was rescued at Thalaramba beach, Mirissa with the support of the villages on 12^th February 2022. The rescued turtle with a gaping wound in its head was unable to swim and found very close to the shore.

Feb 15, 2022

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Benthota rescued four Kazakhstan nationals, during successful rescue attempts on 11^th February 2022. Three Kazakhstan males and a female were rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Benthota beach.

Feb 15, 2022