The Director General-Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake welcomed the delegation from Australian Border Force (ABF) at the Coast Guard Headquarters, Mirissa on 15^th February 2022 and appreciated their visit all the way to Mirissa.

Feb 15, 2022

A visiting delegation of the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited SLCG Rear Headquarters at Wellawatte on 13^th February 2022.

Feb 14, 2022

The Lifesavers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Mt Lavinia beach saved three boys during successful rescue attempts on 09^th February 2022.

Feb 11, 2022

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel deployed at Beruwala Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties apprehended a Multiday Fishing Vessel along with seven fishermen in possession of illegally harvested dried Shark fins on 10^th February 2022.

Feb 11, 2022

Rear Admiral Sajith Gamage, who was recently assumed duties in his office as the Commander Southern Naval Area, paid a courtesy call on the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake on 08^th February 2022 at Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters, Mirissa.

Feb 09, 2022

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Benthota rescued two foreigners, during successful rescue attempts on 05^th February 2022. A 31 years old lady from Bahrain and a 32 years old lady from Serbia were rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Benthota beach.

Feb 07, 2022

Sri Lanka Coast Guard proudly took part in the 74^th Independence Day celebrations held at Independence Square, Colombo with great pride on 04^th February 2022 for the first time in history. This prestigious event was graced by the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, as the Chief Guest.

Feb 05, 2022

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) took a step to train lifesavers with the aim of contributing to the country’s economy under the direction of Director General Sri Lanka Coast Guard. The concept of ‘Sports Economy Promotion’ brought out by the Minister of Sport and Department of Sports Development, Sports Medical Unit National Youth Crops jointly collaborated with SLCG to initiate this training.

Feb 03, 2022

Sri Lanka Coast Guard rendered assistance to rescued five fishermen from a distressed Sri Lankan Fishing Vessel ‘Sampath 1’ (Reg. No. IMUL-A-0631 KLT) off Bundala on 01^st February 2022.

Feb 03, 2022

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Benthota beach rescued a Russian national, during a successful rescue attempt on 30^th January 2022. A 32 years old Russian male was rescued by the Coast Guard rescuers at Benthota, whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Benthota beach.

Feb 03, 2022