Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- An audit report has revealed that several Sri Lanka Coast Guard vessels remain inactive for years, while others await costly repairs or disposal.

The report, issued on June 9, 2025, details that several ships have remained inactive for extended periods while others await costly refurbishments or removal.

According to the report, five Coast Guard vessels had remained inactive for over six months as of December 31, 2024. These vessels, ranging in use from four to thirty-two years, had been handed over for repairs, but work on some had been pending for between one and three years.

It was revealed that out of the five vessels (CG 103, CG 203, CG 204, CG 403, and CG 405), two have been restored to operational condition...