Maldives Collaborates with Malaysian Firm to Install Ice Plants Across 11 Islands
- The Maldivian Fisheries Ministry signed an agreement with Malaysian firm Altus Oil & Gas to build ice plants and storage facilities across 11 islands.
- Each location will feature plants producing 30 tonnes of ice daily and 50-tonne storage units to help fishermen preserve their catch.
- The project targets key fishing hubs across several atolls, addressing logistical challenges and maintaining fish quality during extended trips at sea.
The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources has signed an agreement with Malaysian firm Altus Oil & Gas to establish ice plants and storage facilities across 11 islands in the Maldives.
According to the ministry’s social media announcement, the initiative aims to strengthen the Maldivian fishing industry and ensure local fishermen gain convenient, reliable access to ice to preserve their catch. Under the contract, Altus Oil & Gas will construct ice plants capable of producing 30 tonnes of ice per day, alongside 50-tonne ice storage units, at each designated location.
The project targets key fishing hubs across several atolls, the ministry highlights. The government has selected the following 11 islands for installation:
- M. Mulah
- D. Hulhudheli
- Hdh. Kulhudhuffushi
- Ga. Nilandhoo
- Ga. Villingili
- Sh. Komandoo
- Ga. Maamendhoo
- Aa. Rasdhoo
- Ha. Dhidhdhoo
- K. Gaafaru
- Gdh. Rathafandhoo
The project is expected to improve logistics for local fishermen, enabling fleets to keep fish fresh during extended trips.
