The main functions of this division is to ensure the protection of fish resources through Monitoring Controlling and Surveillance programmes and rescue fisherman stranded at sea.

1. Surveillance and rescue operations

2. Monitoring and Controlling of illegal unauthorized fishing.

3. Provide fishing ground information to fishermen.

4. Provisions of weather forecast for fisherman.

5. Coordinate Sri Lanka Navy, Air Force and Colombo Radio to rescue the fishermen and crafts stranded at sea.

6. Maintenance of signal systems located at Radio centers

Director 94- 011- 2472529

Asst. Director 94- 011- 2431448

Officer in Charge - Beruwala 94- 011- 2277658

Officer in Charge - Devinuwara 94- 011- 2229235