PCR tests of a group of 200 randomly selected people were carried out on 03rd November 2020 at the Port of Colombo to ensure the health […]
Another 200 PCR tests carried out at Colombo Port
Colombo Dockyard resumes operations
Shipyard operations of the Colombo Dockyard PLC resumed today focusing strict health guidelines in order to redeliver the ongoing projects at the earliest, the management said. […]
Former IMO Secretary-General Dies
Mr. William A. O’Neil, Secretary-General Emeritus of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has died in the United Kingdom, aged 93. IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim expressed his […]
Colombo Port Operations Continue Without Any Hindrance
Message from the Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority I take this opportunity to extend my deepest gratitude to all those who contribute to the continuation […]
Sri Lanka Customs prioritises cargo clearance
Sri Lanka Customs has decided to prioritise clearance of goods with immediate effect, given the sudden spike of COVID-19 infected people in Colombo. Issuing a statement, […]
We remain firmly committed to Good Health of All – Colombo Dockyard
The following statement issued by Colombo Dockyard on Prevailing Situation due to Covid-19 Colombo Dockyard PLC had enforced strict health guidelines and maintained high level […]
Fresh random samples of 225 employees and port users test negative for Covid-19
Officials of the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health randomly collected 225 samples from employees of the Sri Lanka Ports of Authority and the Colombo […]
SLPA employees in police jurisdictions where police curfew has been imposed should refrain from reporting for duty
SLPA Special Announcement [ UPDATED] Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the management of Sri Lanka Ports Authority has been instructed its employees living in police jurisdictions of […]
Maritime Cybersecurity
by Gary C. Kessler and Steven D. Shepard [The excerpts below are from the book Maritime Cybersecurity: A Guide for Leaders and Managers, published in early September.] […]
2021 World Maritime theme – “Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future”
The focus on seafarers comes as the COVID-19 pandemic has placed extraordinary and unprecedented demands on seafarers. Hundreds of thousands faced and are still facing extended […]