Lanka looking forward to thriving maritime opportunities – Navy Chief

This is the best time in expanding the awareness of the maritime profession as Sri Lanka is looking forward to thriving maritime opportunities, Navy Commander Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage said.

Delivering the welcome address at The Nautical Institute’s AGM and International Seminar at the BMICH, Colombo, he said the President wishes to develop and drive the island as the “Wonder of Asia” and make it a hub for maritime activities.

Vice Admiral Colombage said a professional association like The Nautical Institute composes a vital and strong entity in achieving the island’s aspirations and ambitions.

“As such, we in the profession of nautical affairs, look forward for further strengths in these associations as they offer a whole new future for our future generations,” he said.

The Nautical Institute, the leading international professional association for qualified mariners and those associated with the marine profession which counts membership across 110 countries promoting high standards of professionalism through a vibrant network of over 40 branches spread across the globe, held its Annual General Meeting at the BMICH yesterday.

The international seminar themed ‘Maritime Administration - Where at, where to? ’ also got underway to coincide with the high profile event organised and hosted by the Sri Lanka Branch this year under the direction of its incumbent Chairman, Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage.

International Monetary Co-operation Senior Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr Sarath Amunugama was the Chief Guest.

Courtesy: navy.lk