Merchant Shipping Secretariat informs the public that its head office will not be opened for public services on Fridays until further notice.
The Ministry of Port, Shipping and Aviation stated this in an announcement, mentioning that the relevant services were limited in view of the current fuel shortage and limited public transport services.
It is further informed that the clients can obtain services online on Fridays, while the other 04 weekdays are available for all services provided by the Merchant Shipping Secretariat as usual.
In addition, any other required information can be obtained through the following phone numbers and e-mail addresses during office working hours.
For registering seafarers:
[email protected]
071 441 4476
CDC and visa-related matters:
[email protected]
071 441 4476
Shipping agents and freight operators-related matters:
[email protected]
077 953 5354
COC and examinations-related matters:
[email protected]
072 461 0901
SID identity cards-related matters:
[email protected]
070 598 0389
Vessel registration-related matters:
[email protected]
071 554 9521
Watchkeeping and COP:
[email protected]
077 685 3939
Payments–related matters:
Bank of Ceylon – Taprobane Branch (7040299)
