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Taking Sri Lankan identity and technical expertise to the global stage, the Hon. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, paid a special field visit to the Mattakkuliya Boatyard on May 21, 2026, to inspect the final-stage progress of the massive 55-foot vessel being manufactured for Mauritius by the Ceynor Foundation, operating under the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources.
Through this exceptional project, Ceynor has successfully created a new milestone in the local boat-building industry. The Hon. Minister highly appreciated the vessel’s finishing standards and overall quality. Speaking at the event, Hon. Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar further emphasized that:

🔹 Advanced technologies from developed nations such as Norway and Japan will be introduced to the Ceynor Foundation in the future.
🔹 Plans are underway to enhance Ceynor’s vessel production capacity in the coming years.
🔹 One of the Ministry’s primary objectives is to strengthen national export revenue by transforming Ceynor into a world-class international dockyard.

In addition to uplifting the local fisheries industry, Ceynor’s successful completion of international orders and contribution toward earning foreign exchange for the country is a matter of great pride for all Sri Lankans.