The local agents of Hyundai Glovis, Korea, a leading global auto liner, on behalf of their parent company extended their sincere gratitude and thanks to Sri Lanka Navy Commander Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne and the Sri Lanka Navy for assisting in cargo operations of their Merchant Vessel, MV Glovis Phoenix, at the Hambantota Port at the recent strike.
The shipping line could berth MV Glovis Phoenix safely and carry out cargo operations without any hindrance thanks to the Navy. The assistance by the naval personnel in all possible ways at the harbour premises immensely helped save the business and unnecessary costs to the client, the shipping line said.
Director/General Manager Sharaf Shipping Agency (Pvt.) Limited stated in their appreciation that their local agents wish to express their sincere gratitude for the excellent support rendered by the Navy during the strike. “We on behalf of Hyundai Glovis, Korea, highly appreciate the dedication and commitment extended by naval personnel who not only were there to take care of safety aspects, but also provided all other support services possible to have an efficient and a speedy operation than anticipated, and a fast turnaround to the vessel”.
The timely involvement of the navy made a significant difference in preserving the goodwill of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Navy in the international arena.