Safety for foreign ships satisfactory in Colombo Port - Italian ship
captain
FACILITIES: The security and other facilities offered for
foreign shipping services at Colombo Port stands at a very satisfactory
international standard, said Mario Moretta the Italian captain of the
luxury passenger cruiser
SHIP: Passenger cruiser “Costa Marina”
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“Costa Marina” which called at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority
controlled Colombo Port recently.
The captain said they received a very high standard and efficient
service at the Colombo Port and the Port exists at a very good level in
providing technical and naval assistance as well.
“I am very much pleased with the Sri Lankan people. They are very
kind and open minded” the captain added.
The super luxury vessel carrying 700 passengers and 350 of its crew
on board consists of a sports gymnasium, swimming pools, drama theatres,
hotels, shopping complexes, libraries and also a hospital.
The cruising tours commenced since last November has brought a number
of luxury passenger vessels at the Colombo Port. Spirit of Adventure,
Funchal, Costa Marina, Silva Cloud, Island Sky, Hebridean Spirit,
Albertros, Ocean Odyssey, Seven Seas Voyager and Silver Whisper are
among them.
Sri Lanka Ports Authority with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy,
Police, Customs and the Health Department has taken effective measures
towards the safety and security of passenger vessels and the passengers
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