Hambantota International Port Archives - Page 9 of 10

February 17, 2022

The Hambantota International Port Emergency Response Unit (ERU) together with the port’s Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Dept. (QHSE), and Port Control, responded to a fire that occurred on board the drillship “West Polaris,” on Tuesday, 15th evening. The ship’s crew had alerted Port Control for assistance in dousing the sudden fire […]

February 9, 2022

2021 was a watershed year for HIP with the port’s activities spreading in several new directions, which has created a unique ecosystem for economic prosperity for Sri Lanka. The port worked to provide opportunities for maritime trade and investment on the East-West routes of the Indian ocean. HIP […]

January 26, 2022

First MGO supply vessel calls at the port Hambantota, 24th January 2022: Oil tanker ‘Sunny Bay’ carrying 15,000 metric tons of Marine Gas Oil (MGO), called at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) on the 23rd January. The vessel was the first to discharge MGO for storage at the port’s tank […]

December 14, 2021

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was on a multi-faceted inspection tour of the Hambantota International Port (HIP) to appraise the ongoing development projects at the port. Johnson Liu, CEO of Hambantota International Port Group, giving a grand welcome to the Prime Minister and his delegation said “it is my sincere pleasure to have Honorable Prime […]

December 9, 2021

The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) entered into a sublease agreement with the Industrial Development Board (IDB), to establish a smart Facilitation Centre at the Hambantota Maritime Center (HMC). The new center will smoothen the path for foreign investors focused on establishing projects in the Southern Province. The agreement was signed by […]

November 22, 2021

Recognised for Quality.. Safety.. and Environmental protection… Hambantota International Port (HIP) was the recipient of ISO Integrated Management System standards for its quality, environmental consciousness and health and safety. This was an initiative, which supported cross-functional project commitment of all staff who are focused on the port’s “Quality and Consistency” values. The ISO […]

July 15, 2021

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) partnered with the Kataragama festival as a part sponsor for the 3rd consecutive year. The festival is to be held on a low key this year due to the pandemic situation. “The Kataragama festival is the biggest annual multi-cultural event in the Southern Part of Sri Lanka […]

July 12, 2021

An oil spill occurred at the Hambantota Port at approximately 6 pm on Sunday, 11th of July 2021. The incident occurred whilst a bunkering barge was refueling a commercial vessel that had called at the port. Immediate action was initiated by the port as per the Standard Operational Policy and Emergency Response Plan to contain […]

July 12, 2021

As 2021 hits its halfway mark, the Hambantota International Port (HIP) records an overall growth in their volumes and diversification of services. The port’s overall cargo handling volume has increased from 420,421 MT by end June 2020, to a significant 1,206,425 MT, during the corresponding period this year. HIP continued its […]

June 23, 2021

The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has partnered with Shenzhen Xinji Group to set up a plug and play ‘Park in park’ manufacturing facility within the port’s industrial zone. The concept is a fully fledged stand alone industrial facility with some very unique features, set to operate within the Hambantota International Port’s […]

Hambantota International Port responds to fire on Drillship

Hambantota International Port broke new ground in 2021

Hambantota Port to begin MGO fuel bunkering operations

PM Mahinda Rajapaksa visits Hambantota International Port

Industrial Development Board establishes Smart Facilitation Centre at Hambantota International Port

Hambantota International Port first Sri Lankan Port to receive ISO Integrated Management System Standards

Hambantota International Port Supports Suriduni Kataragama 2021

Statement from Hambantota International Port: Oil spillage in the port

Overall growth in volumes and services 2021 — Hambantota International Port

Plug and Play ‘Park in Park’ Industrial facility at Hambantota International Port