Abstract:
For the expansion of the exploitation of resources in the near shore and
off shore waters of Sri Lanka, three classes of fishing vessels (80 gillnetters of
11m., 10 trawlers of 11m. and two combination vessels of 21m.) were introduced.
through the North - West Coast Fishery Development Project implemented
during early 1980's. The total estimate of the project cost was Rs. 171.0m.
(in 1983). The foreign exchange component of Rs. 112.0 m. was met by a
loan from the Abu Dhabi Fund.
The Abu Dhabi fleet is very much active and make considerable
contribution to the overall fish catch from the off shore. However, with
the experience gained from small multiday boats and Abu Dhabi boats,
it may be possible to develop a better off shore boat for Sri Lanka
