VIKING NEPTUNE CALLS AT THE POC

The Norwegian-owned Viking Cruise line’s “Viking Neptune” super luxury cruise ship recently called at the Port of Colombo (POC), marking a significant occasion. With 847 passengers on board, the vessel made Colombo an ideal destination for her passengers to visit several parts of the island.

The plaque exchange between the Chairman of SLPA, Keith D Bernard and the Master of the Vessel Capt. Lars Juel on board the Viking Neptune. Harbor Master of SLPA Capt. Nirmal de Silva, Lanka Shipping & Logistics (Pvt) Ltd., Managing Director Ananda Senanyake, Executive Director Trilan Perera, and General Manager Saman Anderawewa are also in the picture.

The last port of call for the vessel was Penang, Malaysia, with Cochin, India, being the next port of call. Lanka Shipping & Logistics (Pvt) Ltd acts as the local agent for the vessel. Plaques were exchanged between Sri Lanka Ports Authority’s Chairman, Keith D Bernard, and the vessel’s Master, Capt. Lars Juel, onboard the vessel to mark her first call at the POC.