This is another project showcasing CDPLC’s reputation in the European Market with the brand “Built in Sri Lanka blending Sri Lankan technology with Japanese quality” receiving […]
Colombo Dockyard Launches the “Sophie Germain”
OPV P627 arrives at Port of Colombo
“The Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627, acquired to the Sri Lanka Navy from the United States (U.S.) Coast Guard, arrived at the Port of Colombo on […]
Australian Navy ships arrive at the Port of Colombo
Two (02) ships of the Royal Australian Navy, namely; HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Anzac which are engaged in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 arrived at the Port of […]
New SLPA Chairman Assumes Duty
The new chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority assumed office this morning. Mr. Keith D. Bernard was appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri […]
Dumping of sewage sludge at sea to be prohibited worldwide
Amendment to treaty on dumping of waste at sea will remove sewage sludge from list of wastes which may be given dumping permit. The amendment to […]
Marking 50 years of protecting the oceans from dumping
IMO is marking five decades of the London Convention, adopted in 1972 to protect the oceans from dumping of wastes. The Convention was updated in 1996 […]
KOICA Delegates Visit SLPA
Representatives of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) met recently with senior officials of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. During the discussion, KOICA agreed to support […]
World Maritime Day — History and Significance
World Maritime Day is meant to recognise the importance of the maritime industry. It promotes innovations in the industry to improve maritime security, maritime environment, safety, […]
Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
[From our Archive] In 1954, just five months after her coronation, Queen Elizabeth II engaged in a royal visit to Sri Lanka. This was the first […]
Two deep water terminals to be added soon
Two deep water terminals will be added within two to three years at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Hon. Nimal […]