Chinese research vessel “Xiang Yang Hong 06” arrives at the Port of Colombo

“Xiang Yang Hong 06”, a research vessel belongs to the People’s Republic of China which arrived to Sri Lanka on last 3^rd of January 2020, is engaging in a research on micro-organisms in the seas and on the sea bed of the territorial waters of Sri Lanka.

A group of Biochemists and chemists have taken part in this research and a hydrographic officer of the Sri Lanka Navy has also attached to the ship for the hydrographic activities. Further, he participates in the research as an observer. Scientists of National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency, University of Ruhuna and Ocean University of Sri Lanka have also joined in this research.

On completion of the research activities, “Xiang Yang Hong 06” is scheduled to depart the island on 19^th January 2020.