EWIS launches specialized tablet computers for sea trawlers

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Minister Mahinda Amaraweera handing over the first EWIS T800RG tablet device to an owner of a fishing trawler while Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Department Director General M.C.L. Fernando looks on.

E-W Information Systems Limited (EWIS), a pioneer within Sri Lanka’s ICT industry has launched the new EWIS T800RG, Sri Lanka’s very first rugged device, specially manufactured for rugged use such as the requirement of the fisheries industry in Sri Lanka.

This launch is well timed with the Sri Lankan government’s vision of adapting the international fisheries policy of the European Union through the introduction of the latest technology to the local fishing community and the fisheries industry.

Speaking at the ceremony at which the distribution of these mobile devices was launched with the issue of 20 units to fishermen as a symbolic gesture, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Minister Mahinda Amaraweera stated: “It is indeed a historic moment for us as we implement technology into the fisheries industry of Sri Lanka – a first within this region. It has been the vision of the Government of Sri Lanka to create a digitally inclusive nation, embracing technology and implementing IT to all industries. By launching this product and making it available to our fishing community, we are not only abiding by the international requirements of technological adaption stipulated via the International Fisheries Policy of the European Union, we will also be able to introduce legal regulation into this profession where scientific mechanisms can be implemented with the objective of protecting the lives of our fishermen and enhancing their livelihood more efficiently and economically. All 2,400 of these units will be distributed among the fishing boat owners across the island.”

This all new EWIS T800RG device has been manufactured under the IP code 67 (International Protection Marking IEC standard 60529) which means that the device is protected against access to hazardous particles such as dust and the effects of temporary submission in water – for about 30 minutes in one-metre depth of water, resulting it being the ideal device for every Sri Lankan fishermen considering the time spent at sea, travel distance, working hours and work methods. Further the company confirms that the EWIS T800RG has undergone stringent testing methods, thus proving that it is dust proof, water proof and most importantly contains anti-corrosion particles which makes the device sea worthy.

“As a pioneer and only original device manufacturer in Sri Lanka, we are constantly looking for opportunities to identify and satisfy various needs of our customers. Once such need has been identified, we take pride in introducing products and services that makes their lives easy – offering them the latest technology, affordable product mix, backed by our superior after sales service and extensive customer service outlets located across the country,” stated E-W Information Systems Chairman Sanjeewa Wickramanayake. “With the EWIS T800RG device, our Sri Lankan fishermen can now have close contact and proper communication with land reducing the risk factors they encounter at sea.”