June 25 – Day of the Seafarer Upon taking over his office, His Excellency The President Gotabaya Rajapaksa urged to rethink the functions of the public […]
Welfare and wellbeing of seafarers
Seafarers are the forerunners of maritime industry
June 25 Day of the Seafarer It is significant to celebrate the 10th anniversary of International Seafarers Day, in a time of prevailing different kinds of […]
Our commitment to onboard training excellence: The legacy will continue
June 25 Day of the Seafarer As the world comes together to celebrate and recognize the seafarers’ contribution to the world, I would love to recognize […]
2020 campaign – Seafarers are Key Workers
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, […]
June 25: International Day of Seafarer
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 […]
SLPA holds Covid-19 Awareness Meeting
A meeting of representatives appointed by each division of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority to observe the implementation of the guideline for eradicating the Covid-19 was […]
What are maritime crime and maritime security?
by Chris Bellamy This paper explores what is meant by ‘Maritime Crime’ and ‘Maritime Security’, building on the work of Natalie Klein and Christian Bueger. The […]
Euro Spirit Arrives Colombo Port
Vehicles Carrier EURO SPIRIT has called the Port of Colombo yesterday. EURO SPIRIT is a Vehicles Carrier that was built in 1998 and is sailing under the flag […]
Minister meets with the SLPA’s Management
Honourable Minister of Ports and Shipping Johnston Fernando chaired a meeting with management of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority recently at the Mahapola Ports & Maritime […]
Keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing, urge UN entities
IMO and UNCTAD also reaffirmed the urgent need for “key worker” designation for seafarers, marine personnel, fishing vessel personnel, offshore energy sector personnel, and service personnel at ports. The […]