Sri Lanka ensures safety of fishermen

Sri Lanka ensures safety of fishermen

National Fishing Safety Plan

Sri Lanka has launched a national plan to ensure the safety of fishermen and fishing vessels at sea under the patronage of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne.

According to the Minister the plan formalizes the national approach to safety at sea in Sri Lanka and creates a strong foundation for activities which were previously taking place on an ad hoc basis while clarifying the responsibilities of relevant organizations.

The Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Ministry will take the plan forward and coordinate its implementation.

According to the Ministry, the National Plan has been developed with the active collaboration of all major stakeholders, including the National Aquatic Resources and Development Agency (NARA), Ceylon Fisheries Harbors Corporation (CFHC), Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lanka Police, Telecommunication Regulatory Commission and all fishing communities themselves.