COLOMBO (News 1st); A multi-day fishing vessel carrying five Sri Lankan fishermen has encountered an accident in international waters. The incident occurred on the 26th of this month, involving the vessel named "Ranmutu Duwa 10," which had departed from the Mirissa Fisheries Harbor.The fisherme...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Hambantota International Port (HIP) has experienced a substantial increase in the number of vessels arriving for repairs and layups this year, highlighting a significant boost in its operational growth.From January to August 2024, HIP hosted 23 vessels for these services, marking...

A huge fire has broken out on a merchant container vessel near Goa.The ship was on passage from Mundra to Sri Lanka's Colombo and is now located around 102 nautical miles south west of Goa.The Indian Coast Guard has diverted a ship to help. The ship has reached the spot and is carrying out fire-figh...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Addressing concerns about the presence of Chinese research vessels in Sri Lankan waters and India's security complaints, Minister Ali Sabry Sabry assured that Sri Lanka takes such concerns seriously."Whenever concerns are raised, we ask for evidence and take legitimate actions if...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan authorities apprehended the owner of a fishing vessel that was detained on the high seas for allegedly carrying over 200 kg of nacotics. The suspect, a 38-year-old businessman residing in the Palagathuraya area of Negombo, was attempting to flee to the Maldives when h...