The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources is offering five Maldivians under the age of 24 the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fishing industry through a three-month programme this year.
As announced on 16 October, the programme will run from November 2025 to January 2026, with applications closing on 23 October 2025.
The initiative, published in the Maldives Gazette yesterday, aims to boost youth interest in the fishing sector and is supported by the World Bank’s “Transforming Fisheries Sector in the South-West Indian Ocean Region and Maldives Project”.
Participants will receive practical training and guidance on fishing, including the chance to experience pole-and-line fishing for skipjack tuna aboard prominent Maldivian vessels. They will also learn directly from experienced fishermen, acquiring skills and insights into the industry.
To be eligible, applicants must be under 24, demonstrate an interest in working in the fishing sector, and not be currently registered in the Ministry’s fishermen’s registry. Applicants are required to submit a completed form, a copy of their ID card, and, for those under 18, a guardian’s letter of consent.
This is the second time the ministry has opened applications for the programme. Earlier, on 2 September, the Ministry opened applications, which was set to run from September to November 2025.
