Sri Lanka Coast Guard Inshore Patrol Craft (CG-206)deployed off Beruwala area to deter illegal fishing activities, arrested 08 fishermen along with 04 Dinghies with 08 No’s of endangered fish (THAMBUWA) and17 fishermen along with fishing Trawler, 01 Canoe and 02 Dhows with 02 no’s of illegal fishing nets (Purse seine), 02 no’s of underwater lights with 03 no’s of batteries off Beruwala fishery harbor while engaging illegal fishing on 30th January and 02nd February respectively.

Feb 05, 2019

The Handing over ceremony of 03 No’s of Jet ski rescue boats donated by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) under the direction of Minister of Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs, Hon. John Amaratunge to enhance the lifesaving capabilities of Sri Lanka Coast Guard was held at SLCG Headquarters, Mirissa beach premises at 1500 hrs on 28th January2019.

Jan 29, 2019

The Handing over / Taking over ceremony of 03 No’s Stabicraft vessels donated by the government of Australia to boost the Maritime capability of Sri Lanka Coast Guard was held at SLNS Rangalla , Port of Colombo at 1600 hrs on 25th January2019. These vessels were donated to SLCG as result of a productive discussion held between the President of Sri Lanka Hon Mithripala Sirisena and former Prime Minister of Australia Hon Malcolm Turnbull during his visit to Sri Lanka on 2nd November 2017.

Jan 26, 2019

A Seven member delegation consisted with senior officials from Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) from 04th to 06th December 2018 to conduct preparatory survey and discussions on ‘Detail Design on Oil Spill Incident Management Training’ with SLCG in next 03 years.

Dec 09, 2018

The Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Samar’ & Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Aryaman’ arrived at the Port of Galle on 04th December 2018 during their goodwill visit to Sri Lanka. The ships were ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Southern Naval Command of SLN on their arrival.

Dec 08, 2018

Two Indian Coast Guard Ships, ICGS ‘Samar’ and ICGS ‘Aryaman’ arrived at Port of Colombo on 01st December 2018 on a goodwill visit. The ships were ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard in accordance with traditions on their arrival. Two ships will stay 03 days at CBO and will leave for Galle on 04th December for 03 days visit.

Dec 05, 2018

Commanding Officer of ICGS ‘Samar’, Commandant Arunabh Bose and Commanding Officer of ICGS ‘Aryaman’, Deputy Commandant Karan Kishore with other officers who arrived Sri Lanka on 01st December, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Commodore YMGB Jayathilaka on 03rd December 2018 at Sri Lanka Coast Guard Rear Headquarters in Wellawatte. Cordial discussions were held on mutual interests and mementoes were exchanged symbolizing the goodwill of the two friendly forces.

Dec 05, 2018

SLCGS Suraksha returned to the country after participating in DOSTI XIV – 2018 Tri lateral exercise which was held in Male, the Maldives from 25th to 28th November 2018. Sri Lanka, India,andthe Maldives participatedin the exercise and many training exercises were conducted including, SAR operations, Boarding operations, Casualty transferring at sea, and External fire fighting support. The main exercise was conducted on 27th November off Male Island and SLCGS Suraksha, two ships from Indian Coast Guard with one air craft and a helo, two ships from Maldivian Coast Guard participated in the exercise. Hon. Defence Minister of Maldives Mrs. Maria Ahamed Didi, Chief of Defence Force of Maldives, Major General Ahamed Shiyam, Director General of ICG, Director General Rajendra Singh, and Director General of SLCG Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunge were onboard to witness the event.

Dec 01, 2018

Sri Lanka Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), SLCGS ‘Suraksha’ sailed today (23rd November 2018) for Maldives to participate in the Trilateral Coast Guard Joint Exercise ‘DOSTI – XIV’ which is planned to be held in the seas off Male from 26th to 30th November 2018. SLCGS ‘Suraksha’ is representing the Sri Lanka Coast Guard for the first time for an exercise in foreign waters since her joining SLCG fleet in September 2017.

Nov 23, 2018

Regional Director, Southern Region (RDSR) of Sri Lanka Coast Guard conducted a series of drowning prevention awareness programmes for the School students, Fishermen and Civil Organizations from 02nd to 09th November 2018 at various locations in the Southern Province in Sri Lanka.

Nov 09, 2018