| Six Fishermen from Thoothur and Chinnathurai Fishing Villages, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu visited Sri Lanka to see Fisheries Development in the Island Nation. The Excursion Visit was organized by the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter- Governmental Organisation from 24-27 September 2018. |  |
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| Negombo: Discussions with Mr A Hettiarachchi, former Director General, Ministry of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Development, Government of Sri Lanka and Mr M Marcus, Director (Management), Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Government of Sri Lanka. |
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| Dikkowita Fishery Harbour (Above & Below): Fishermen visit Dikkowita Fishery Harbour, situated 10 kms north of Colombo and close to the Central Fish Market and the Airport. |
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| Neil Marine Boatyard: Located in Negombo, Neil Marine, with over 48 years of experience, is a leading fiber glass boat building yard in South Asia. The Fishermen met the Senior Management of the Boatyard and also witnessed boat construction work. |
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| Beruwala Fishing Harbour: Beruwala, located 60 kms south of Colombo city is a hub of fishing activities. The Fishermen visited the Fishing Harbour at Beruwala and also interacted with boat owners and skippers at the Harbour. |
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| Sealanie Boat Yard Private Limited: Located in Kalutara District of Sri Lanka, Sealanie is another prominent Boatyard in Sri Lanka. The Fishermen visited the Boatyard and also interacted with Mr Mahesh Fonseka, Director of the Boatyard. |
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| Colombo: At the end of the Exposure Visit, the Fishermen visited the Ministry of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Development, Government of Sri Lanka and the Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Government of Sri Lanka. At the Ministry they met with Ms Lakmini Manname, Radio Communication Officer and at the Department met with Mr Prasana Girije, Director General of Fisheries, Government of Sri Lanka. |
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