The SL20 and SL23 fishing boats, measuring 6.3 and 7 meters in length, were meticulously designed for coastal fishing operations in Sri Lanka.

Adhering to FAO/ILO/IMO standards, these boats prioritise the safety of fishers and are built to be capsize-resistant and withstand challenges posed by climate change, including more frequent and intense storms and cyclones.

The designs of these climate resilient boats are freely available on the FAO Fishing Vessel Design Database.

The design and construction of the boats were made possible through the generous funding of the Norwegian Government-financed FAO Trust Fund project on “Responsible use of fisheries and aquaculture resources for sustainable development,” with a cost allocation of approximately Rs. 9 million.