Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources

Information Technology Division

The IT division is committed to leveraging technology to streamline workflows and simplify tasks for this Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Sri Lanka. By implementing innovative tools and systems, we were able to automate repetitive processes, enhance communication and collaboration, and provide quick access to information. Our initiatives include deploying project management software to efficiently organize tasks, setting up solutions for easy data storage and retrieval, and introducing communication platforms for seamless interaction. These efforts are designed to empower our department to work more effectively and focus on higher-value activities. With technology as our ally, we as a team continued to reduce manual efforts, minimize errors, and ultimately increase productivity.
Below is a summary of the awards and recognitions that highlight our professional achievements and contributions.

  • Runners Up (Silver) in SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards 2024.
  • Bronze medal in National IT awards NBQSA 2021.
  • Gold in BestWeb.lk 2020.

The IT division of the Department of Fisheries is well-supported by a dedicated Change Agent team (more details…) within DFAR

History of System implementation

2010
Boat Registration Database ( Vassal Registry )
2010
2015
Logbook Database
VMS (Inmar Sat – For High-seas boats only)
High seas License System
Elog System
2015
2018
Online Departure System
2018
2019
MSDFAR Version 1
  • Boat Registration.
  • Fisherman Registration.
  • Skipper License.
  • Operation Licenses
  • online Departure apply system 
    (Multiday sector)
2019
2021
High Seas Marking system
VMS IRIDIUM (For all Multi-day boats)
2021
2024
MSDFAR Version 2
  • Fisherman Profiles
  • Online Payment
  • Boat Registration.
  • Fisherman Registration.
  • Skipper License.
  • Operation Licenses
  • Online departure management system
    (Expanded for coastal sector)
2024

Meet Our Team

Supervision

Mrs.T.P. Nawagamuwa

Asst. Director - IT

Software Development Team

Mr. Arjun Mendis

ICT Assistant

System Maintenance Team

Mrs. Sithara Jayaweera

Development Officer

Mrs. Dinusha Madushani

Management Services Officer

Vessel Monitoring Staff

Supporting Staff