MV EVER ACE the first of Evergreen Line’s 24,000 – TEU class container ship and the largest container vessel in the world, made the inaugural call at […]
World’s largest container ship in Colombo
SLPA Acts timely to discharge leaky container onboard MV Thalassa Patris
MV Thalassa Patris (370 meters long) container ship own by Evergreen Line was sailing from Singapore to Europe via Suez. The ship had passed Sri Lanka on […]
World’s biggest container ship Ever Ace to call at Colombo Port tomorrow
23,992 TEUs capacity vessel calls at South Asia’s hub on return from her maiden voyage The world’s biggest container ship, the Ever Ace, will call at […]
SLPA Signs the Agreement for The Largest Investment Ever In Port Sector of Sri Lanka
The landmark agreement was signed between the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), Adani Group and John Keells Holdings for the period of 35 years An agreement […]
SLPA Successfully Reworks Leaked Chemical Container On Board
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) took successful measures to quell a chemical leak from a container on board MV Seaspan Lahore at the Port of […]
Fire on MSC Messina
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY It was reported in the early hours today, 25 June 2021, that MSC Messina issued an MRCC notice as a distress […]
Fire on X-Press Pearl: Vessel’s hull remains structurally intact
No oil or chemical spill observed till now Salvors are exploring the possibility of boarding the ship and making a tow connection THIS IS A DEVELOPING […]
Fire on X-Press Pearl: Blaze contained considerably
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY Firefighting efforts of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority and other local agencies in coordination with Indian Coast Guard Ships to extinguish […]
Fire on X-Press Pearl: No oil spill detected
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY Sustained firefighting operation by Sri Lanka Ports Authority and other local agencies in coordination with the Indian Coast Guard Ships continued […]
Indian CG Vajra called Port of Colombo
Indian Coast Guard ship Vajra called the Port of Colombo last night while assisting the ongoing firefighting efforts to contain the fire on X-Press Pearl. “ICG […]