A maritime incident off the coast of Alappuzha has triggered environmental and safety concerns after multiple containers from the capsized feeder ship MSC ELSA III washed […]
Capsized Vessel MSC ELSA III: Containers Wash Ashore in Kollam, Oil Spill Fears Trigger Emergency Response
Admiral Sirimevan Sarathchandra Ranasinghe (Rtd), New Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Admiral Sirimevan Sarathchandra Ranasinghe (Rtd) assumed duties today (10/03/2024) as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). He served as the Commander of the […]
Port of Colombo Becomes World’s Top Performer in Growth
Recognised for Outstanding Growth and Performance in the First Quarter of the Year by Alphaliner The Port of Colombo has achieved landmark recognition by being named […]
MV MAERSK Edmonton’s First Call at ECT of SLPA
MAERSK Edmonton, operating within MAERSK Line’s West Africa Xpress Service (WAX Service), made its inaugural call at the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Sri Lanka […]
SLPA Chairman and Indian High Commissioner Discuss Maritime Collaboration in Colombo
Mr. Keith D. Bernard, the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), recently met with His Excellency Gopal Baglay, the High Commissioner of India, at […]
Port of Trincomalee Achieves Record-breaking Daily Discharge Rate
Despite numerous challenges, the dedicated staff at the Port of Trincomalee, under the management of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), achieved an extraordinary milestone on […]
UN adopts global convention on the sale of ships by courts
The General Assembly calls on Governments and regional economic integration organizations to consider joining the convention to strengthen the international legal framework for shipping and navigation. […]
Up to 800,000 seafarers will need additional training to meet decarbonisation targets
A new action plan launched at COP 27 by UN agencies, shipowners and trade unions makes recommendations to upgrade seafarers’ training to meet the shipping industry’s […]
Colombo Port: Work on Colombo West International Terminal begins
The construction work of the $ 789 million West Terminal began yesterday, aimed at boosting Colombo Port’s capacity by a further 3 million TEUs once completed […]
Second Batch of Ilmenite Exports from Trinco
Trincomalee Port has proudly managed to export the second batch of ilmenite as another milestone in the export of bulk goods which started after thirty years. […]