Maritime & Naval Week declared

The government declared September 21 to 27th as Maritime & Naval Week. Marking the commencement of the Week a souvenir and a badge presented to the President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s official residence yesterday. These souvenirs were presented to the President Sirisena by Mr. Rohan Masakorala, President of the “Maritime & Naval Week” program and Senior Advisor for Ports and Aviation. This is the first time Sri Lanka to hold such an event under this theme. The Maritime & Naval Week will be held according to the advice and conditions of the International Maritime Organization and issues regarding to policies of the Maritime & Naval Affairs, ocean laws as well as issues related to investment opportunities are scheduled to be discussed during this Maritime & naval Week. Scholars, professionals and entrepreneurs in the fields of port and maritime are due to participate in this program to be held for building up a close relationship with other international partners in port and maritime activities. Various programs including educational seminars, lectures and tours will also be held parallel to this program. Minister Arjuna Ranathunga, Secretary to the Ministry Mr. L. P. Jayampathi, Additional Secretary and Acting Chairman of the Port Authority Mrs. Kanthi Perera, Director General of Merchant and Shipping Mr. Ajith Senevirathne, advisor of this program Mr. Mohan Panditharathne and Chairman of Sri Lanka Logistic and Freight Forwarders’ Association Mrs. Tania Weththamuni also participated in this event.