The Ocean University of Sri Lanka Colombo Branch was established in 1975 to fulfill training gThe Ocean University of Sri Lanka Colombo Branch was established in 1975 to fulfill training gap in Fisheries and Maritime sector. The Ocean University of Sri Lanka Colombo branch is a leading state sector acadamic institute providing knowledge and skills related to Fishries and Maritime feild located in the Colombo commercial city of Sri Lanka. The location of this institute near the Colombo Commercial Port, the Colombo Dockyard and the NARA which is leader in the field of fisheries and aquatic resources research, will enhance the value of this institute. It is also an educational institution with ISO 9001:2015 certified, QMS, QIS certified TVEC accredited and MSS approved.

Courses which STCW courses under IMO regulations, NVQ courses under TVEC regulation and Non NVQ courses, Mobile e Ocean University of Sri Lanka Colombo Branch was courses are conducted by the center.