The Chinese research ship 'Shi Yan 6' arrived at Colombo port late yesterday after the vessel was permitted by Sri Lanka's foreign ministry earlier this month.<br />'' <br />''Earlier, Foreign Minister M.U.M Ali Sabry had said the Chinese vessel Shi Yan 6 was given permission to dock in November, despite China having sought a port call in October.  Mr. Sabry had told the media that the island has come out with an SOP in consultation with several stakeholders. He had added that permission would be subject to adhering to the SOP.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Further, it has been reported that Shi Yan 6 would conduct research with Sri Lanka's National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA). Meanwhile, news agencies reported that the permission was granted only for replenishment and no research work would be carried out.</span><br />