Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Dr. B. K. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa, has announced the implementation of a new fuel management system aimed at ensuring the continued sustainability of the fisheries sector.

The initiative follows decisions taken during a high-level discussion chaired by the President.

Under the new framework, fuel for multi-day fishing vessels will be disbursed through designated fishing harbors. To ensure systematic management, fuel allocations will be regulated and verified using vessel movement data obtained from the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS). This technological integration is intended to promote a transparent and efficient distribution process for long...