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The largest passenger cruise liner with 1176 persons on board and a crew of 600, will be berthed at the Hambantota Port from tomorrow (7), a statement said.
The public would be able to witness the luxury vessel belonging to the Netherlands, ' M S Rotterdam' which measures 238 metres in length in all its glory when it berths at the Hambantota Port.
The cruise liner that would be arriving from Kochin, India was expected to dock at the Hambantota Port at 8.00 am.
The record for the largest vessel to have arrived in Hambantota was previously held by Europa-2, which was 226 metres in length and berthed at the Hambantota Port on the 29th of last month. So far 13 such luxury ships had called at the Hambantota port, which augers well for the country. A new trend of these luxury ships calling at Hambantota is being observed, said Ports and Shipping Development Minister Arjuna Ranatunga, adding that this would boost economic development in the Hambantota zone.
The minister further opined that in the development drive, the emergence of the Hambantota Port as a major attraction was indeed pleasing to note.
God siva Saturday, 06 February 2016 11:01 AM
Yahapalana bunch should warship MR now
Gayan Saturday, 06 February 2016 12:00 PM
Hope it avoided the big rock UNP talked about
Bala Saturday, 06 February 2016 12:20 PM
Yahapalanaya is praying to everyone to get more ships to offset the collosal maintenance cost of this white elephant.
Mandy Saturday, 06 February 2016 12:23 PM
May be largest for Htota but really large cruise ships carry over 3000 passengers and 1250 crew as in Mediterranean and Carribean cruises
ANTON Saturday, 06 February 2016 12:44 PM
PLEASE PROTECT IT FROM WILD ANIMALS.
ANTON Saturday, 06 February 2016 12:46 PM
I THINK EVEN 25 PASSENGERS CANNOT BE EXPECTED FROM THIS AREA.
Cheers Saturday, 06 February 2016 01:33 PM
You had paddy stored in Mattala and abandon the Port if not for Rajapakse we wouldnt have any of these or highways what has the current regime done PRECIFAC
Ajja Saturday, 06 February 2016 02:13 PM
What ever said and done I still admire and thankfull to MR for his desire to develop Srilanka. via DM Android App
Reef Saturday, 06 February 2016 03:31 PM
This can't be the largest passenger liner..almost every month there is a 3000 psngr. Liners visiting to MALDIVES...also there is no much effect to boost the economy of the area by visiting only 1 liner with 1000 tourists.. they will probably spend just an hour on the ground.
dush Saturday, 06 February 2016 09:32 PM
Im just sad about some comments. this is why the our country will never develop. development is good. but at what cost what are the passengers going to do in Hambanthota in any event lets pay the loan for the next hundred odd years and pray that we can build develop a bit more of the country thereafter via DM Android App
Sangaralingham Monday, 08 February 2016 10:36 AM
It is expected the passengers landed for enjoyment recreation social factor are treated well not taken advantage by folks dealing with them as their reports comments encourage more liners visit the country.
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