Colombo port

In his address at the Pathfinder Indian Ocean Security Conference phase III held in Colombo today (Feb.28), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s dedication to maintaining a strategic position aimed at ensuring the absence…

The Cabinet of Ministers has given the go-ahead to a proposal seeking to upgrade the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake and the Colombo Port to be on par with the international practices, recommendations and standards…

The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) SAIF arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit yesterday morning (Jan.30). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. PNS SAIF is a 123m-long Sword Class…

Sri Lanka’s Colombo port has seen a big jump in container volumes in recent weeks as vessels steering clear of tensions in the southern Red Sea have found it a convenient transit point, officials said on Tuesday. Yemen’s Iran-backed…

Sri Lanka has denied entry to a Chinese research vessel seeking to conduct explorations within its territorial waters, the Sea of Sri Lanka. The decision was confirmed by a senior government official who wished to remain anonymous.…

After Chinese Research Survey Vessel Shi Yan 6 completed its survey off the coast of Sri Lanka and reached Singapore on December 2, Beijing asked permission from Colombo and Male to allow another Research Survey Vessel to dock at their…

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kora, which made a port call in Colombo on Thursday (Nov.16) has departed the island today (Nov.17) on successful completion of her visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in…

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Destroyer SAMIDARE Yesterday (20) arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit, the Sri Lanka Navy said. Upon her arrival, she was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with…

The French naval ship ‘Lorraine’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (11 July), and was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition. The 142.20m-long ship is an Air-Defence Multipurpose…

The French Naval Ship Dupuy de Lôme arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (21 June). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy said. Dupuy de…