Mirissa is a fishing village that is best known for its beach and excellent surf points. Mirissa fishery harbour is located in the well protected Weligama Bay and is complete with all marine structure and shore facilities.
The mirissa fishery harbour is one of the main harbour in the country. Especially because it is in closer proximately to the world renown whale watching sites. Furthermore the harbour is in an ideal location for eco-tourism, water sports and yacht marinas.
General Description
Location
- Address : - Mirissa
- Fax / Telephone Number : - +94 41 2251660
- Economic Zone : - Southern
- Province : - Southern
- District : - Matara
- Divisional Secretariat : - Weligama
- Distance from Colombo : - 154 km.
General Information
- Location : -50 56’55.05” N – 800 27’1.54” E
- Year of Commission :- 1966
- Land Area : - 2.00 Ha.
- Basin Area : - 6.20 Ha.
- Quay Wall Length :- 100+256+73 m
- Main Break Water Length :- 456 m
- Dredging Depth :- 3.0 m
- Berthing Capacity : - 300 nos. (3.5 – 5 Tons Vessels)
- No. Vessels operating :- 300
Facilities
Shore Facilities
- Work Shop - 195 m2.
- Net Mending Area - 145 m2
- Supply of Fuel.
- Fish Auction Area - 120 m2
- Boat Lifting - 5 T
- Fuel Supply
General Facilities
- Bathing and Toilet Facilities.
- Canteen Facilities
- Quarters for Officers.
- Office Building - 32 m2
- Water Storage 49000 L.
- Radio room.
