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Ocean University of Sri Lanka (NIFNE) was established in 1999 under the provisions of National Institute of Fisheries and Nautical Engineering Act No 36 of 1999 as the education and training arm of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development of Sri Lanka.


It has been recognized as a degree awarding institute by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Sri Lanka and it has been given the authority to offer four degree programmes in the fields of Marine Science and Nautical Engneering. Further, the institute offers a range of diplomas and certificate level courses and mobile programmes with a view to transfer technology in order to enhance the sector performance.

 

  
 

Inauguration of degree programme at Sagara Vishwa Vidyalaya Prof. Kapila Goonasekara the first Chairman of NIFNE addressing the audience.

Inauguration of degree programme at Sagara Vishwa Vidyalaya Mr. Hector Hemachandra the first Director General of NIFNE addressing the audience

Foundation laying ceremony held on 16th July 2000 in Tangalle for construction of a building complex for Sagara Vishwa Vidyalaya with the participation of Japanese ambassador and Hon Mahinda Rajapaksa Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

  
     
Fornt view of the building at the constructing period  

Registering a student

 

First Convocation of the Sagara Vishwa Vidyalaya held on 19th June 2006

 

  

Lightning the oil lamp at the inauguration - 06th Jan 2001