The traditional tea party to mark the commencement of duties after the dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was held today, April 19, at […]
Sri Lanka Ports Authority celebrates Sinhala-Tamil New Year
IMO regional webinar targets increased safety for fishing industry
Decision-makers from maritime administrations and fishery authorities were active participants in a webinar exploring the challenges and benefits of the 2012 Cape Town Agreement as a […]
Sri Lanka Ports Authority launches ‘Theertha’ Magazine
‘Theertha’, the official newspaper of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, was recently published and launched as a magazine. The first copy of ‘Theertha’ magazine was presented […]
Suez Canal ship ‘now moving,’ owner says
Vessel still not fully afloat as work continues to clear vital shipping lane The Ever Given, the ship that has been stranded in the Suez Canal […]
The Suez Canal: A Vital Transit Route With an Ancient History
The Suez Canal, blocked by a giant container ship that ran aground on Tuesday, is the quickest sea route between Asia and Europe and about 15% […]
Efforts to dislodge ship blocking Suez Canal enter sixth day
Efforts are continuing Sunday to dislodge a massive container ship wedged in the Suez Canal in Egypt, blocking one of the world’s most heavily used shipping […]
COVID-19 crew change crisis still a challenge – IMO Secretary-General
The crew change crisis caused by COVID-19 restrictions continues to cause challenges, despite some improvement in the numbers, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization has […]
SLPA Celebrates International Women’s Day
“The world’s first woman Prime Minister and the world’s first woman Executive President were from Sri Lanka.” – General Daya Ratnayake, Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority […]
CHEC donates a PCR machine for Sri Lanka Ports Authority
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Ltd; donates a Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing (PCR) machine for Sri Lanka Ports Authority China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Ltd; on 01st March 2020 […]
Every organization needs visionary leadership for success – SLPA Chairman
Under resource contribution and direction of Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) – General DayaRatnayake, Company of Master Mariners of Sri Lanka, recently conducted […]