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. […]
UN adopts global convention on the sale of ships by courts
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. […]
Minister Visits Galle Port
Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva said that the development of the Galle Port is a national interest and not merely a […]
MSC re-routes its vessels to protect blue whales
MSC aims to help protect blue whales and other cetaceans living and feeding in the waters off the coast of Sri Lanka by modifying navigation guidance […]
ONE launches new feeder service via Colombo
The Singaporean container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the start of a new feeder service between India, Sri Lanka and Singapore. The port rotation […]
Thirty five SLPA employees receive Port Management Diplomas
The Diploma Certificate Award Ceremony for 35 employees of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) who successfully completed the course of Port Management Diploma was held […]
Tug-boat fleet to boost SLPA efficiency – Minister
The tug-boat fleet commissioned recently will boost efficiency at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, according to Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Hon. Nimal Siripala de […]
Low vessel utilisation to fuel rate decline: Sea-Intelligence
The maritime data analysts of Sea-Intelligence looked at the development of nominal vessel utilization, which they described as “a key parameter in gauging the strength of […]