The core function of this Division is to introduce new technology and to provide institutional strengthening support to the fishing community and fisheries co-operative societies.
Following are the main activities undertaken by the Division

Registration of boatyards, suppliers of marine engines, navigational & communication equipment and fishing gear manufacturers & importers

   

Approval of boat designs and prices

   

Coordination of community development activities

   

Coordinating of granting of relief to the fishermen who are in distress due to terrorist activities

   

Conducting awareness building programmes for boat owners and crew members

   

Review of the recovery of Bank loans issued through coops

   

Coordination of fisheries insurance scheme

   

Implementation, monitoring and coordination of fisheries co-operative societies and Idiwara Banks

   

Training for coop Boards of Directors and employees, fisher women, fisheries officials

   
 
CONTACT INFORMATION
Deputy Director 94-11-2446291
Assistant Director 94-11-2446291
Marine Surveyor 94-11-2472191
Programme Manager (Planning) 94-11-2329539
Programme Manager (Projects) 94-11-2389095
 
Related Topics - Fisheries Statistics | Fisheries & Policy Reforms | Targets
 
 
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depfish@fisheries.gov.lk