Five key messages from UNCTAD Special Adviser for the Blue Economy Dona Bertarelli on why the ocean needs protection more than ever, so it can continue […]
How to Keep the Right balance between ocean protection and production
SLPA Chairman visits CICT and SAGT
Capt. Nihal Keppetipola, Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority, visited the Colombo International Container Terminal and South Asia Gateway Terminal in Port of Colombo today. There he […]
Data digitisation and visibility improves situational awareness
In an age of digital transformation, maritime data digitalisation and standardisation have become paramount to supporting changes along the entire chain of information processing. Without digital […]
Upul Jayatissa Appointed MD of SLPA
Mr Upul Jayatissa has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The letter of appointment was handed over by the […]
SLPA new chairman boosts employees’ morale for more dynamic performance
Capt. Nihal Keppetipola, the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), made a sudden inspection visit at several sections of the Sri Lanka Ports […]
Fire on MSC Messina
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY It was reported in the early hours today, 25 June 2021, that MSC Messina issued an MRCC notice as a distress […]
June 25: Day of the Seafarer 2021 explores fair future
Following message issued by the International Maritime Organisation on the occasion of the Day of the Seafarer, held on 25 June every year. IMO envisages […]
Global port congestion skyrockets double sailings
Double sailing is the situation when two or more vessels are sailing within the same week on the same service string. Maritime data provider and analyst, […]
IMO creates new carbon intensity rating system
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted a new series of key mandatory measures to cut carbon emissions in container shipping, including a ship rating system to measure […]
SLPA Chairman assumes duties
Newly appointed Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Capt. Nihal Keppetipola has assumed duties this morning (June 22) at his office in Port of Colombo. […]