Five hundred seventy six (576) newly born baby turtles have been hatched from several Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) hatcheries and released safely to the sea under Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Project (CGTCP). It was a rare and eye-catching event to most of the visitors at the beach, specially to the foreigners.

Feb 15, 2024

Commodore YR Serasinghe assumed duties as the Deputy Director General (DDG) of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) on 15^th February 2024. The ceremony of change in appointment was held at Coast Guard Headquarters, Mirissa...

Feb 15, 2024

As per the wise guidance of director General Coast Guard, Coast Guard Western Region organized a comprehensive training session on water safety and survival for 30 Airmen belongs to 8th Tactical Transport Squadron of SLAF at Mount Lavinia beach on 26^th Jan 24.

Jan 28, 2024

In a targeted special search operation on 23^rdJanuary 2024, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Persons intercepted a Dingy boat with four fishermen arriving at Dehiwala Beach.

Jan 23, 2024

Sri Lanka Coast Guard recently concluded Phase I of its Oil Spill Incident Management Training Program, leaving an indelible mark of professionalism and excellence. The culmination of this training, held on 18^th January 2024, at the Hambantota International Port, showcased the dedication and high standards achieved by the personnel.

Jan 18, 2024

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers rescued 18 personnel including 06 foreigners whilst drowning at Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Balapitiya and Gopalpuram (Trincomalee) public beaches during the first two weeks of the year 2024.

Jan 15, 2024

A ceremony to mark the commencement of the first working day in the New Year 2024 and reading the Oath of Public Servants was held under the auspices of the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana at the Coast Guard Headquarters.....

Jan 01, 2024

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers are attached to 16 life-saving posts around the island were managed to save 310 invaluable lives in the year 2023 which is an increment of 136 than the previous year.

Dec 31, 2023

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers rescued 23 personnel including 17 foreigners during two weeks from 09^th to 24^th December 2023 at several public beaches.

Dec 24, 2023

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel apprehended two persons with turtle meat and a fishing boat at Kochchikade, Negombo on 23^rd December 2023.

Dec 23, 2023