“I would like to thank, sincerely, IMO Member Governments, the shipping industry and all stakeholders, including shippers and the fuel oil supply industry, for their efforts so far and to ask for further cooperation to…
Challenges faced by Sri Lankan maritime industry in…
It is important that the government initiates discussion with all stakeholders and work on these main areas, which is required to achieve Sri Lanka’s maritime aspirations. by Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) The Port…
SLPA Union Leaders Meet With Chairman
At a meeting with the leaders and other representatives of Sri Lanka Ports Authority ( SLPA) trade unions, Chairman General ( Retried) Daya Ratnayake reiterated on yesterday ( 14.01.2020) his vision to address the several concerned…
Galle Port to be developed into a tourism…
The Minister paid special attention to look into the welfare facilities of the employees of the Galle Port during the inspection visit. Minister of Ports and Highways Kanaka Herath visited the Galle Port recently with…
Navy Commander makes courtesy call on Chairman, SLPA
Navy Commander Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva paid a special courtesy call on newly appointed Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) General ( Retd.) Daya Ratnayake on 06th January morning at SLPA Chairman’s office.…
Collective commitment will help build a better future…
The Port Authority is one of the national economic empowering institutions and its employees are unique. In the journey of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, all should work together to achieve its mission, the logistic…
2020: Cleaner shipping for cleaner air
Global limit on sulphur in ships' fuel oil reduced from 01 January 2020 A global regulation that will substantially reduce harmful sulphur oxide (SOx) emissions from ships comes into effect from 1 January 2020, bringing…
Colombo Dockyard Delivers Two Pilot Launches Built For…
These Pilot Launches are designed to hold a high degree of stability and comfort in all weather conditions and these Pilot Launches will provide a stable platform during embarking and disembarking Pilots. On 23rd December 2019,…
SLPA New Chairman General (Retd) RMD Ratnayake –…
General (Retd) RMD Ratnayake WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndupsc Chairman Sri Lanka Ports Authority General (Retd) DayaRatnayake who assumed office on 20th December 2019 is the 26th Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority…