The lifesavers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) who are attached to 16 lifesaving posts around the country have rescued 36 invaluable lives in several successful rescue operations during March 2024.

Apr 08, 2024

Around 10,000 newly born baby turtles that were hatched from several hatcheries belong to SLCG were released to the sea safely under the Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Project (CGTCP) in March 2024.

Apr 01, 2024

On March 25, 2024, His Excellency Jean-François Pactet, the Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and Maldives, undertook an official visit to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Headquarters- Mirissa.

Mar 25, 2024

A joint operation was meticulously planned and executed by Coast Guard western region in collaboration with Assistant Director fisheries Mahawewa. This operation, conducted on 19^th March off the coast of Wennappuwa, resulted in the apprehension of two individuals engaged in illegal light coarse fishing activities.

Mar 19, 2024

Commander (G) Tharaka Koswattage assumed duties as the 03^rd Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Jayesagara on 07^th March 2024, which is the second largest ship of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.

Mar 07, 2024

An operation conducted by the Intelligence staff of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Station (CGS) Chilaw a significant breakthrough was achieved in the early hours of 06^th March 2024.

Mar 06, 2024

Among the serene shores of Sri Lanka, the Western Region hatcheries of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) witnessed a breathtaking spectacle in the month of February as 2299 newly born baby turtles embarked on their maiden voyage into the ocean.

Mar 01, 2024

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers rescued another 33 lives including 20 foreign nationals whilst drowning at Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Bentota, Balapitiya, Mount Lavinia, Gopalapuram (Trincomalee) and Panadura public beaches during the month of February...

Mar 01, 2024

Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samarth and Abhinav arrived at the port of Galle on a goodwill visit on 27^th February 2024. The two visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard in compliance with customs and traditions.

Mar 01, 2024

The successful completion of the Instructor Capacity Building Course, Part 2, of the Advanced Oil Spill Incident Management Training Programme marks a significant milestone in fortifying Sri Lanka's maritime preparedness.

Feb 22, 2024