After more than a decade, the “National Fishing Vessel Census - 2025,” which targets sustainable development and digitalization in the local fisheries industry, was officially launched yesterday (04th August) at the Panadura Fishing Harbor under the leadership of the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, and Deputy Minister, Mr. Rathna Gamage.

All information collected through this census will be entered into the ministry’s new online database. Starting from 2026, operational licenses and financial assistance, , will be provided only to vessels registered in this census.

Other Participants in this event included:

Mr. Dasun Wijesekera – Director (Coordination), Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat

Mr. Nishantha Pradinandu – Mayor of Moratuwa

Mr. B.A.P. Kapila Bamunuarachchi – Chairman, Lanka Fisheries Harbour Corporation

Mr. Susanta Kahawatta – Director General, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Mr. S.P. Premavardhana – Assistant Director, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources