Fisheries Ministry receives two climate resilient fishing boats

14 December 2023 01:10 pm Views - 875

Colombo, Dec. 14 (Daily Mirror)-The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has handed over two specially designed climate-resilient fishing boats and 30 modified fish display stalls to the Ministry of Fisheries, in line with FAO's commitment to sustainable development and addressing climate change challenges.

The SL20 and SL23 fishing boats, measuring 6.3 and 7 meters in length, were meticulously designed for coastal fishing operations in Sri Lanka. 

These boats prioritize the safety of fishers and are built to be capsize-resistant and withstand the challenges posed by climate change, including more frequent and intense storms and cyclones. 

The design and construction of these boats were made possible through the generous funding of the Norwegian Government-financed FAO Trust Fund project on "Responsible use of fisheries and aquaculture resources for sustainable development," with a cost allocation of approximately Rs. 9 million.

In addition to the boats, FAO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries, introduced 30 model fish stalls across 15 fisheries districts in Sri Lanka. These stalls, designed by the Cey-Nor Foundation under the Ministry of Fisheries, aim to minimize post-harvest fish quality loss by maintaining high-quality and safe conditions for fish retail selling.