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Hambantota International Port Supports Suriduni Kataragama 2020
The Hambantota International Port was a part sponsor of the ‘Suriduni Kataragama 2020,’ festival of the Ruhunu Kataragama Devalaya, held on 3rd August 2020. The biggest annual multi-cultural event of the south, was held on a low key this year due to the pandemic situation. Jeevan Premasara, General Manager HR of HIPG said, “We are […]
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HIP Tugs Leaving on a Rescue Mission- 3rd September 2020
The tugboats at the Hambantota International Port joined a rescue mission today 38 nautical miles off the Sangaman Kanda coast where a sudden fire broke out in a crude oil tanker. The fire has occurred in the engine room of the Panama-registered ship ‘MT New Diamond”.
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HSBC Sri Lanka sets up Express Banking Centre at the HIPG Maritime Center
HSBC Sri Lanka opened its newest Express Banking Centre at the Hambantota Maritime Center adjacent to the Hambantota International Port recently. The Express Banking Centre located in the 12-story Maritime Center lobby, completes the full complement of representative offices and service providers that will give support to the multipurpose port in the South of Sri […]
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‘Marine Hope’ largest vessel to call at Hambantota Port
Crude oil tanker ‘Marine Hope’ sailing under the Marshall Islands flag called at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) for repairs recently. With a gross tonnage of 159,962 and 332 meters in length, the tanker is the largest vessel to call at the port to date. Its repairs were expertly carried out by Colombo Dockyard PLC […]
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HIP ship repair team embarkations under strict Government regulations
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) follows all guidelines laid down by the government with regard to service engineer embarkations that occur at the port, and the process is carried out under the supervision of the Sri Lanka Navy. The most recent overseas repair team to arrive at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, were three service […]
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CMPort introduces strategic partners to promote the sustainable development of Hambantota
On 29 June 2020，China Merchants Port Holdings Co., Ltd. (“CMPort” or “the Company”, HKSE Code: 00144), Fujian Transportation Maritime Silk Road Investment and Management Co. Limited (“Fujian TMSR”) and Fujian Provincial Communication Transportation Group Co., Ltd. (“FJCT”) held a Share Transfer Deed online signing ceremony. Mr. Deng Renjie, Executive Vice President of China Merchants Group […]
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HIP helps Hambantota District General Hospital to prevent spread of COVID-19
On a request made to the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) the port donated much needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the District General Hospital in Hambantota, during the months of March and April. 5200 surgical face masks and gloves, 500 N90 masks, and 50 Personal Protective Suits were handed over by port officials recently, […]
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Hambantota Port’s Tank Farm fully operational
With Hambantota International Port (HIP) resuming operations with Litro Gas the port completes its full complement of energy services, positioning itself to vie for hub status in the South Asian region. Litro Gas supplies LPG to Sri Lanka’s domestic market, and the company has leased tanks at the Hambantota International Port to support their supply […]
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Clearing of Vehicles from Hambantota Port slow
28th April 2020: The clearance of cars at the Hambantota Port is slow, and the port is concerned that they would not meet the April 30th deadline for clearing imported vehicles. “No vehicles were cleared over the weekend, and the number cleared on Monday was 203 while port dues have been paid for 425 chassis, […]
