Expert talk today on protecting Lanka’s oceans for future generations

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The Kadirgamar Institute has invited international Fisheries and Maritime expert John Church to speak on ‘Protecting and Safeguarding Sri Lanka’s Oceans for the Benefit of Present and Future Generations’ today (13 February) from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kadirgamar Institute, Colombo 7.

His speech will be followed by a Q & A session. Entrance is free of charge.

Church will present on VMS (Vessel Monitoring Systems), MCS (Monitor Control and Surveillance of all vessels) and FMPP (Fisheries Management Protection Program) and discuss the technical, financial, and political aspects of such programs.

Church, who has developed FMPP propositions for Sri Lanka, has extensive experience of the consultation, background research, implementation and operation of VMS, MCS, and FMPP installations worldwide including the UK, USA, and the following countries: Cyprus, Eire, Equatorial Guinea, Falklands, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Liberia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, St. Helena, Sierra Leone, Puntland State of Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania and Yemen.