Sri Lanka Ports Authority takes delivery of pilot boat

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) recently took delivery of a new pilot launch from local builder Colombo Dockyard.

Designed by Macduff Ship Design and classed by LR, the vessel is the third pilot launch to be delivered to the SLPA under a contract awarded in February 2019.

The newbuild has seating for four operators and four pilots and can reach a service speed of 22 knots.


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