Oil Spill contingency Plan Approvals
By monitoring and regulating oil handling agencies and providing guidance, reduce marine pollution related to oil spills
Biofouling Management- GloFouling Partnership Project
Sri Lanka is a Lead Partner Country of the International Maritime Organization’sGloFouling Partnership project representing the South Asian region. Several steps were marked in the year 2023 for the management of biofouling issue.
Environmental Approvals
One of the primary functions of the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) is to develop and implement a framework to prevent, reduce, and manage pollution…
World Oceans Day
Organizing various programs to raise public awareness for the sustainable use of ocean resources and the reduction of marine pollution.
Ocean Watch
Sri Lanka, an island uniquely positioned in the Indian Ocean, boasts an ocean area eight times larger than its landmass.
Laboratory
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) laboratory, registered under the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), is located in the Galle district.
National Water Quality Monitoring Programme
Sri Lanka’s marine territory, covering an area nearly eight times the size of its landmass, holds immense potential for economic development.
MEPA Academy
Sri Lanka’s marine territory, covering an area nearly eight times the size of its landmass, holds immense potential for economic development.
MEPA 24/7 Operation room
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) operates a state-of-the-art, 24/7 Operation Room dedicated to monitoring and responding to maritime environmental challenges.
National Oil and HNS Spill Contingency Plan (NOHSCP): Safeguarding Sri Lankan Waters
Sri Lanka’s strategic location along the busy East-West maritime route sees over 400 vessels passing daily and more than 5,000 annual port calls.