⚓ Sri Lanka Showcases Marine & Offshore Sector at Posidonia 2026 in Greece

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully organized the country’s first-ever Pavilion at Posidonia 2026 in Athens, Greece (June 1–5), pushing Sri Lanka’s Marine & Offshore Services (M&OS) sector onto the global stage. • Overall Participation: EDB led a delegation of 7 prominent Sri Lankan companies to the prestigious international maritime exhibition to promote the island as a strategic Indian Ocean hub. • Sector Breakdowns: Companies showcased specialized capabilities in ship repair, shipbuilding, marine engineering solutions, ship chandelling, offshore support services, and maritime logistics. • Key Companies: Participants included Colombo Dockyard PLC, CIAP (Pvt) Ltd, Deep Ocean (Pvt) Ltd, Pulsar Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd, Seven Sails Shipping & Maritime (Pvt) Ltd, Omega Shipping (Pvt) Ltd, and Master Divers (Pvt) Ltd. • Strategic Outcomes: The pavilion drew strong interest from international buyers and shipping companies, generating new global business linkages, market access opportunities, and exposure to emerging maritime tech trends. The initiative, supported by Sri Lankan diplomatic missions in Italy, marks a key step in diversifying Sri Lanka's export portfolio and positioning the nation as a competitive marine services destination.