The Sri Lanka Ports Authority was constituted under the provisions of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act, No. 51 of 1979 (subsequently amended by Act No. 7 of 1984 and Act No. 35 of 1984) on the 1st of August 1979, effecting the merger of the Colombo Port Commission Department and the two existing statutory Corporations. This resulted in a unified organization with a streamlined structure. The Ports Authority does not receive financial allocations from the government but operates on its own revenue and resources.
Sri Lanka Ports Authority Job Vacancies
Available Vacancies:Â
- General Fitter
- Auto Fitter
- Technician (Electrical)
- Auto Electrician
- Spray Painter
- Machinist
- Bar Bender
- Tinker
Organization: Sri Lanka Ports Authority
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The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is the government-owned regulatory and operational body responsible for managing the island's commercial ports, including the ports of Colombo, Galle and Trincomalee. Established in 1979, it functions as a self-sufficient statutory body that handles maritime logistics and international trade.