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Features. International Events. June 5, 2023

Minister Explores Investment Opportunities at Port of Colombo during Successful Singapore Visit

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In a significant move to bolster the maritime sector, the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, Honorable Nimal Siripala De Silva, recently embarked on a successful […]

Features. International Events. October 5, 2022

Marking 50 years of protecting the oceans from dumping

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IMO is marking five decades of the London Convention, adopted in 1972 to protect the oceans from dumping of wastes. The Convention was updated in 1996 […]

Features. International Events. October 1, 2022

Colombo Port Wins 2022 GPF Top Awards

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Features. International Events. September 29, 2022

World Maritime Day — History and Significance

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World Maritime Day is meant to recognise the importance of the maritime industry. It promotes innovations in the industry to improve maritime security, maritime environment, safety, […]

Features. International Events. July 11, 2022

World’s largest boxship Ever Alot flagged

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The Panama Ship Registry has added Evergreen vessel the Ever Alot to its fleet – the world’s biggest containership and the first to break the 24,000 […]

Features. International Events. International Viewpoints. June 12, 2022

Seafarer shortages – future recruitment and competencies

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As has been well-documented the pandemic saw up to 400,000 seafarers being forced to work beyond their contracts due the barring of crew change by governments, […]

Features. International Events. August 21, 2020

DP World Builds Out its Logistics Business in the Indian Ocean

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DP World is expanding its holdings in logistics and short-sea transportation in the Middle East, complementing its flagship terminal operations in the UAE.  Unifeeder, a Danish […]

Countries. Events. Features. International Events. July 14, 2020

Governments Pledge Crew Change Action

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A dozen countries have have committed to facilitate crew changes and achieve key worker designation for seafarers, following a virtual ministerial summit hosted by the U.K. […]

Features. International Events. June 25, 2020

2020 campaign – Seafarers are Key Workers

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This year, the Day of the Seafarer campaign calls on Member States to recognize seafarers as key workers  Seafarers are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

Features. International Events. June 25, 2020

June 25: International Day of Seafarer

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Seafarers play a vital role in ensuring the flow of vital goods like food, medicines and medical supplies. When it comes to delivering goods, it’s not […]

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