The Sri Lankan Ports Authority (SLPA) can confirm that there are no signs of oil spill or debris from the partially sunken ship, X-Press Pearl, a […]
Fire on X-Press Pearl: No signs of oil spill or debris
Understanding the five key challenges to connect supply chain data
by Alexa Rios It is well known for any cargo owner or freight forwarding company that having data to monitor the supply chain is key to […]
Fire on X-Press Pearl: IMO head commends joint efforts
Issuing a special statement today, 7 June 2021, International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary-General Kitack Lim had commended the joint efforts to mitigate the impact of the […]
Fire on X-Press Pearl: Ship’s VDR recovered
No signs of oil or chemical spills have detected so far Marine experts from the Merchant Shipping Secretariat with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy, […]
X-Press Pearl Fire: Views on national misfortunes should be in good faith – Minister
The following is a statement based on the remarks made by Honourable Rohitha Abeygunawardena, Minister of Ports and Shipping at the press conference held yesterday in […]
X-Press Pearl Fire: For the first time in decades, Port operations halt due to adverse weather for 39 hours – Chairman SLPA
The following is a statement based on remarks made by General Daya Ratnayake – Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority at the press conference held […]
X-Press Pearl Fire: Fragile freights and dangerous cargo – nature of the shipping industry – VC SLPA
The following is a statement based on remarks made by Dr. Prasantha Jayamanna, Vice Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority at the press conference held […]
X-Press Pearl Fire: Harbour Master sets the record straight
The following is a statement based on remarks made by Captain Nirmal de Silva, Harbor Master of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority at the press conference […]
X-Press Pearl Fire: Compensation sought – legal proceedings initiated – DG MSS
The following is a statement based on remarks made by Mr Ajith Seneviratne, Director General of Merchant Shipping Secretariat at the press conference held yesterday in […]
June 5: Int Day for the Fight against Illegal Fishing
Statement by Kitack Lim, Secretary-General, International Maritime Orgnization (IMO) Fishing is essential – providing nutritious food and employment around the globe. Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) […]