A maritime incident off the coast of Alappuzha has triggered environmental and safety concerns after multiple containers from the capsized feeder ship MSC ELSA III washed […]
Capsized Vessel MSC ELSA III: Containers Wash Ashore in Kollam, Oil Spill Fears Trigger Emergency Response
Marlink SOC Report Warns of Surge in AI-Powered Cyber Threats Targeting Maritime Sector
Cybercriminals adopt generative AI and advanced tactics, posing escalating risks to maritime operations Maritime connectivity provider Marlink has released its latest Security Operations Centre (SOC) report […]
AI-Powered Cyber Threats Escalate in Maritime Sector as Digital Heritage Becomes Strategic Imperative
Industry experts stress the importance of integrating cybersecurity with strategic foresight amid rising AI-driven threats. As cybercriminals grow more sophisticated and deploy AI-driven tactics to infiltrate […]
Maritime Industry Faces Growing Mental Health Crisis Among Seafarers
Isolation, long contracts, and digital pressures exacerbate mental strain as shipowners respond with new support measures The maritime industry is confronting an escalating mental health crisis […]
Shipping Needs Smarter, Not More, Data
Industry expert calls for a shift from “data hoarding” to intelligent maritime data use for operational and environmental gains The shipping industry is swimming in data […]
Japanese Business Delegation Engages with SLPA on Colombo Port Development
A high-level Japanese business delegation led by Mr. Bokuto Yamauchi, Chairman and Group CEO of Expolanka Holdings Group, recently visited Sri Lanka for discussions with the […]
MSC MARIELLA, One of the World’s Largest Container Ships, Makes Port Call at Colombo Port
The MSC MARIELLA, one of the largest container vessels in the world, made a significant port call at Colombo Port on 28th April 2025. The colossal […]
Defence Services Command and Staff College Delegation
As part of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) course curriculum, Course Participants undertake subject-related visits during Term 1 to enhance their practical understanding […]
Hapag-Lloyd Senior Delegation Meets with Sri Lanka Ports Authority Leadership
A high-level delegation from Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading shipping lines, met with the Sri Lanka Port Authority’s Chairman -Admiral Sirimewan Ranasinghe and the Managing […]
Newly Appointed Japanese Ambassador Visits Port of Colombo
On this morning, 10th January 2025, His Excellency Akio Isomata, the newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, made a notable visit to the Port of […]