Ocean University of Sri Lanka


Ocean University of Sri Lanka is a special purpose public university in Sri Lanka. Known earlier as the National Institute of Fisheries and Nautical Engineering, it was established in 2014 by the Ocean University of Sri Lanka Act, No. 31 of 2014 of the Parliament of Sri Lanka. The university conducts academic and professional education, including specialised degree and diploma programmes, as well as vocational training in fisheries, maritime transportation and marine engineering to fulfill and develop the needs of the maritime industry and its allied sectors in Sri Lanka.
The Ocean University of Sri Lanka Main Campus is located in Colombo in Crow Island, Mattakuliya, Colombo 15.
WWW ocu.ac.lk

Administration

Vice-chancellor - Prof. Nalin Ratnayake
Deans -
Director - Mr. P. U. I. Perera
Senior Assistant Internal Auditor - Mr. K. V. A. Wijenayaka
Assistant Director Media & Information Services - Mr. C. Rajapaksha
Registrar - Mr. K. R. S. Hemantha

Faculty of Engineering and Management

Department of Marine Engineering

The Department of Marine Engineering conducts the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering programme for undergraduate students in the Crow Island main campus. It also offers a bridging course for graduates aiming to become seafaring officers to obtain their Continuous Discharge Certificate.

Department of Maritime Transportation Management and Logistics

The Department of Transportation Management and Logistics conducts the Bachelor of Science in Maritime Transportation Management and Logistics degree programme with the Master of Science in Integrated Coastal Management postgraduate programme.

Department of Coastal and Marine Resources Management

The Department of Coastal and Marine Resources Management conducts the Bachelor of Science in Coastal and Marine Resources Management degree programme.

Faculty of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences

The faculty conducts Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Marine Science, Bachelor of Technology in Aquaculture and Seafood Technology and Bachelor of Science in Oceanography for undergraduates.

Diploma and certificate programmes

Diploma programmes

There are several diploma programmes conducted by the university.

STCW Courses

The university also offers courses in accordance with the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.
  • Pre Sea Training for Deck Rating
  • Pre Sea Training for Engine Rating

Certificate programmes

The certificate programmes offered by the university includes:
  • Marine Welding
  • Scuba
  • Fishing Vessel Skipper
  • Lifeguard
  • Machinist
  • Fiberglass Technician
  • Ornamental Fish Culture and Management
  • Air Conditioning & Refrigerate Technician
  • Marine Chart Reading, Communication and Operation of Satellite Navigators
  • Outboard Motor Technician
  • Computer Graphics Designer
  • Computer Application Assistance
  • Fishing Gear Repair Assistant
  • Fishing Harvest Technician
  • Wharf Clerk

Regional Centers

There are eight regional centers in addition to the main campus at Crow Island.

The library

The University Library started at the main campus Crow Island premises in 2009 with a small collection of 110 valuable books on biology, English language, and computer science. With the establishment of degree programmes in marine engineering, logistics management, and coastal management, the library collection was developed gradually. Today the collection includes valuable textbooks according to the degree programmes and other fields that are vital for the students, academic staff, and researchers.