Sri Lanka Coast Guard facilitated the repatriation of 20 Indian fishermen today (27December). They had been taken into custody for trespassing into the Sri Lankan territorial waters and engaging in illegal fishing activities. Sri Lanka Coast Guard’s Patrol Craft CG 404 was deployed for the repatriation mission. The repatriated Indian fishermen were handed over to the Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Ameya’ at the International Maritime Boundary Line north of Kankesanthurai this afternoon.

Dec 29, 2017

Lifesavers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard attached to Life Saving Point Gopalapuram in the Eastern Region, rescued another two persons who were drowning in the seas off Gopalapuralm, Nelaveli and transferred them ashore safely yesterday (24th December). The distressed persons who are residents of Akurana in Matale, had been swept out by rough waves while bathing in this area. Having observed this incident, Coast Guard lifesavers had rushed into action and salvaged the two lives. Later on, the victims were handed over to their relations.

Dec 28, 2017

Lifesavers of Sri Lanka Coast Guard attached to Lifesaving Pont Gopalpuram, Nilaveli in the Eastern Region pulled 2 persons who were drowning in the seas off Gopalpuram beach yesterday (24 December). They were residents of Badulla and Dehiovita aged 25 and 27. The Coast Guard lifesaving team promptly responded to the emergency situation and rescued the two who were swept out to sea while bathing. Subsequently, the victims were safely brought to the shore by the Coast Guard personnel.

Dec 28, 2017

Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life savers attached to Life Saving Point Gopalapuram in the Eastern Region, rescued a person who was drowning at Gopalapuram sea area yesterday (26th December). The 54 years old victim from Hadugoda in Galle had stepped into sea for bathing and swept out in the surge waves. With quick reaction into the incident, Coast Guard Lifesavers transferred the rescued person safely ashore and he was admitted to Nelaveli hospital for medical treatment.

Dec 28, 2017

Two Bangladesh Coast Guard ships, Mansoor Ali (PL 73) and BCGS Kamaruzzaman (PL 74) arrived Colombo harbour on 16th December 2017 and departed on 18thDecember 2017. These ‘Leader class’ former Italian naval ships have been acquired by the Bangladesh Coast Guard recently and they were on their passage to home port in Bangladesh. The port call at Colombo was to be their final in this long passage from Italy after the refurbishment and takeover of the vessels.

Dec 20, 2017

A team of officials from the Sumidagawa Shipyard, Japan visited the Rear Head Quarters of Sri Lanka Coast Guard in Colombo on 12thDecember 2017. These top-management officials were visiting Sri Lanka to assess the availability of infrastructure facilities on maintaining the two ships build by the shipyard. These two vessels are scheduled to join SLCG Fleet in mid-2018.

Dec 15, 2017

HE the High Commissioner of Australia in Sri Lanka, Mr. Bryce Hutchesson visited Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters in Mirissa on 13th December 2017. The High Commissioner was accompanied by Mr. Michael Newman and Mr. Alex Hutchesson. A cordial discussion was held between DG Coast Guard and the visiting High Commissioner on the matters of mutual interests that included training programmes with the Australian Boarder Force and other in the form of Lifesaving training. DG briefed the High Commissioner on the progress of CG personnel who were trained by the Australian authorities. The discussions also covered matters related to the future expansions in the field of training. Both officials exchanged mementos to mark the occasion.

Dec 15, 2017

The Four-Day long Oil Spill Response Exercise, simulating an oil spill from the CG’s OPV off Dikovita was concluded on 7th December. This exercise involved 276 personnel including 10 Air Force personnel, SLCG Suraksha and 06 IPCs where all instruments in CG inventory were put to use to assess the CG capacity and capability to handle Oil Spills at open seas. On the morning of the final day, all sea-borne equipment was brought back to the storage site situated at the fisheries harbour in Dikovita. These were cleaned and securely transported back to the storage units at Dikovita under the supervision of relevant directorates. In the evening, an on-site de-brief was conducted to officially wind up the simulated exercise. De-briefing analysed the exercise and identified potential of Sri Lanka Coast Guard to handle a similar situation and also identified areas needed to be improved. This exercise is one among many other exercises scheduled by Sri Lanka Coast Guard to enhance their capabilities and skills to provide optimum service to the country.

Dec 10, 2017

Today, (5th of December, 2017) is the second day of the simulated exercise on Oil Spill Response which is being conducted off Dikovita. In the morning, SLCG "Suraksha", an OPV of the Coast Guard loaded oil containment booms, fast tanks and exercise teams and sailed from the Port of Colombo to the exercise area for anchorage. The supporting units, IPC’s and other assigned craft loaded balance items and moved from Dickovita Fishery Harbour to the exercise area and deployed oil spill equipment at site and remained overnight for the exercise.

Dec 07, 2017

Today, (6th of December, 2017) is the third day of the simulated exercise on Oil Spill Response which is being conducted off Dickovita.

Dec 07, 2017