Tag: Sri Lanka

On 28th April, Ajith Mannapperuma, Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, instructed the officials of the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to develop a guideline setting out action to be taken in the event of a disaster, such as the X-Press Pearl Maritime Disaster.

Four Sri Lankan stowaways captured while traveling on a cargo ship transporting Sri Lankan clothing exports to Europe were handed over to Sri Lankan authorities this week.

Aramex multinational logistics, courier and package delivery company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, shared a tweet with 8 interesting facts about Global Shipping Connectivity and its leading forces according to Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (LSCI). 

Earlier this week, Sinopec confirmed its plans to invest in fuel to meet Sri Lanka's energy needs during a meeting with Sri Lanka's President. They also expressed their willingness to fully fund the construction of a refinery in Hambantota, which the government has designated as a central energy hub.

Sri Lanka’s Marine Environment Protection Agency (MEPA) is expecting the remaining components of the containership X-Press Pearl to be removed by this week.

The Health Ministry of Sri Lanka has removed the preventive measures enforced during the COVID-19 period for persons travelling to Sri Lanka from overseas with effect from 7th December 2022.

Amid the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the Indian Coast Guard is on high alert to avoid any illegal immigration from the island nation, Dryad Global informed and issued α stowaway checklist for commercial shipping operators and Captains.

On April 27, the heavy lift vessel Katori, owned by NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd. (NBP), a member of the NYK Group, rescued 11 crew members from a vessel in distress off the coast of Sri Lanka.

The Polaris drillship, owned by Aquadrill Offshore, reported that it caught fire while docked at a port in Sri Lanka, on 15 February.

At least six people lost their lives on November 23, when a ferry capsized in Sri Lanka, throwing dozens of passengers into the water.