Ocean University of Sri Lanka was established by parliament of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka under the act no 31 of 2014 To,(a) Provide for University education in the fields ofFisheries, Marine sciences, Maritime technology andAllied fields;(b) Offer vocational and technical courses of studyRelating to fisheries and allied fields in order toCater to the manpower needs in any areas.(c) Disseminate knowledge relating to fisheries, marineand maritime sectors among persons who areEngaged in fisheries and allied fields.(d) Provide for extension courses for continuousProfessional development in the fields of fisheries,marine sciences, maritime technology and alliedfields;(e) Provide vocational and technical courses forpersonnel in the fields of fisheries and allied fieldsfor admission to the University;(f) Provide for the progressive development of studentsin the fields of engineering, scientific, technical andvocational education and training systems, basedon their aptitude and ability to acquire a Universityeducation in the fields of fisheries, marine sciences,maritime technology and allied fields; and(g) Provide courses of study for those who possessNational Vocational Qualifications and assist themto upgrade their competency and acquire academicqualifications in the fields of fisheries, marinesciences, maritime technology and allied fields.