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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”

 â€śCosta 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 as well.

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