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Foreign & Overseas Training
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Government Network
Ministry institutions and service organisations
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DFAR
Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources
Responsible for fisheries management, vessel registration, licensing, and marine enforcement across Sri Lanka.
NARA
National Aquatic Resources Research Agency
Conducts scientific research in oceanography, marine biology, fisheries management, and aquatic environment.
NAQDA
National Aquaculture Development Authority
Drives sustainable inland fisheries, commercial shrimp farming, seed production, and freshwater aquaculture.
CFHC
Ceylon Fishery Harbours Corporation
Constructs, manages, and operates fishery harbours, anchorage facilities, and maritime safety infrastructure.
CFC
Ceylon Fisheries Corporation
Manages commercial fish purchasing, cold storage facilities, fish processing, and islandwide distribution.
CNFL
CEY-NOR FOUNDATION LTD
Specializes in fiberglass boat manufacturing, marine vessel construction, and modern fishing gear technology.
NSL
North Sea Ltd
Operates state-of-the-art fishing net manufacturing plants supplying high-quality netting products to local fishers.
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Other Sector Organisations
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