Sixth of June, 1971 was a historical day for the contemporary shipping industry of Sri Lanka, when the country’s legislatures gave the nod to establish Ceylon Shipping Corporation as a fully government owned commercial enterprise.CSC was the first south Asian carrier to start container services from south Asia to Europe in 1980.

CSC have two bulk vessels mainly deployed for the coal transportation of the requirement to Norochchole power plant,during September to April following year CSC operate coal requirement.Ceylon princess and Ceylon Breeze performed 5 to 6 voyages each per annum carring 730,000 Mt from 12 voyages.from the month of May to September each yearTwo vessels have been in the global charter market under reputed Commercial Manager who was selected upon inviting bids on close tenders. Considering  the limited duration for trading the vessels in the open market, the longer time charter engagement for the vessels were not possible instead employed on trip charters and voyage charters with the view to repositioning of the vessels at the loading ports to load coal for the season. The two vessels performed following fixtures during the year 2016/2017.

Builders-AVIC Weihai Shipyards, China/ June 2016
Type-Bulk Carrier
IMO No.-9734575
Flag-Sri Lanka
Port of register-Colombo
Class-DNV-GL

Builders – AVIC Weihai Shipyards, China/ January 2016
Type – Bulk Carrier
IMO No. – 9734563
Flag – Sri Lanka
Port of register – Colombo
Class – DNV-GL