I invite all the trade unions of this institution to work together – newly appointed minister of Ports and Shipping “The Port is similar to heart of the country. Regularly it contributes to […]
Govt plans to turn Port institutions, services more efficient – Minister
Big Data Changes Course Containers – Destination Unknown
The following paper presented by the author at the BIT’s 8th Annual World Congress of Ocean-2019, Xiamen, China recently. We are reproducing the paper with permission. […]
Colombo Dockyard Lays Keel of third Pilot Launch for SLPA
The Pilot Launch is designed to hold a high degree of stability and comfort in all weather conditions and the Pilot Launch will provide a stable […]
Keel Laying Ceremony holds for a new Pilot Launch
Keel laying ceremony was held to construct a new Pilot Launch for Sri Lanka Ports Authority at Colombo Dockyard in this morning, November 6, 2019. Hon. […]
Luxury cruise ship ‘Costa Victoria’ calls at Colombo Port
The luxury cruise ship, Costa Victoria, Victoria-class cruise ship owned and operated by Costa Crociere, called at the Colombo Port in Sri Lanka, Today, 5 November […]
Trincomalee Port Set To Double Its Capacity With Night Navigation And 24-Hour Operations
Night navigation was installed at the Trincomalee harbor with the assistance of Japan, a long-standing strategic partner of Sri Lanka. Japan helped the project with JPY […]
Soaring high as an engineering feat and beacon of spirituality
When the idea for this stupa- the Sri Sambodhi- was mooted, there were several stipulations. by Yomal Senerath-Yapa One of Colombo’s least visited landmarks the Sri […]
Protecting maritime communications
The use of spectrum allocated to existing (and future) maritime services must, therefore, be safeguarded. Terrestrial and satellite radiocommunications are essential for routine communications and navigation and […]
Sulphur 2020: stakeholders prepare for a sea change
From 1 January 2020, the “IMO 2020” rule means that the limit for sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships operating outside designated emission control […]
Global maritime industry at crossroads: Minister
Ports, Shipping and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayaka last week said the global maritime industry has been pushed into unchartered waters to meet its challenges head-on, […]