Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Sri Lanka Ports Authority

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Sri Lanka Ports Authority is a government agency responsible for develop and maintain all commercial ports of Sri Lanka. Security of ports is the responsibility of the Sri Lanka Navy as it is the designated authority for implementing International Ships and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in Sri Lanka. Its responsible for maintaining and operating lighthouses in Sir Lanka.

History

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) was set up by an Act of Parliament in 1979 and administers and operates all specified commercial Ports in Sri Lanka. The specified Port now includes Colombo, Galle, Trincomalee, Kankasanturai and Point Pedru. The Port of Colombo being the premier Port in the country has naturally become the focal point of the all Port development activities in Sri Lanka since the formation of the SLPA. However, as a consequent of the Government policy to develop the regional areas in the country, the SLPA attaches equal emphasis on the development of Ports of Galle , Trincomalee, Kankasanthurai , Point Pedru and a new Port at Hambantota

Goals

* To develop and maintain state-of-the-art facilities in the Commercial Ports of Sri Lanka.
* To maintain effective and efficient Port Services
* To maintain high levels of Productivity in order to ensure speedy turnaround of vessels
* To provide a competitive edge to importers and exporters by ensuring a cost effective, efficient and reliable Service
* To ensure safety and security of the Port users and Port infrastructure
* To provide a conducive working environment for all stakeholders
* To contribute funds to the General Treasury for infrastructure development in the Health, Education and Transport sectors

External links

* [http://www.slpa.lk Official website]

References


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