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

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) organized the Open National 2-kilometre sea swim for the second time in history, known as the "Coast Guard Cup-Fly to Mirissa," which concluded successfully on Sunday, 12 May 2024. The historic sea swimming event, named the "Coast Guard Cup-Fly to Mirissa," took place at the scenic Mirissa Sea area, right behind the Coast Guard headquarters...

May 12, 2024

In a commendable display of swift action and strategic coordination, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) responded decisively to an oil spill incident reported late on the evening of May 5, 2024. The spill, originating from a fuel transferring bowser that had fallen into a waterway at the Laggala Divisional Secretariat...

May 07, 2024

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers managed to rescue 09 local youths whilst drowning at sea in several successful rescue operations within the month of April 2024.

May 02, 2024

The Disi Rela initiative, a collaborative effort between the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), concluded on a successful note, showcasing the commitment of both nations to enhancing maritime security...

Apr 24, 2024

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Ship Samudraraksha apprehended a large drug consignment approx. 133 nautical miles off Dondra, South of Sri Lanka on 12^th April by conducting a coordinated operation based on information provided by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN).

Apr 13, 2024