Five Island Ice Plants Operational as Government Plans 15 More
The government is moving to expand fish storage and processing capacity across the Maldives, as…
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Fisheries
Marine Hatchery Training Opens for Second Intake
A new training opportunity in reef fish breeding has been opened as the government works…
Gov’t Aims to Sustain MVR 20 Fish Purchase Price, President Says
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said the government aims to maintain the fish purchase price…
Maldives and Türkiye Move to Advance Agriculture and Fisheries Cooperation
The Maldives and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in agriculture and fisheries,…
Fishermen Receive MVR 31 Million as May Fish Weigh-Ins Decline
The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Limited (MIFCO) has released more than MVR 31 million to…
Sustainable Fisheries Key to UK Tariff Suspension, Says President
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said the United Kingdom’s decision to eliminate tariffs on fish exports…
Maldives Calls for Stronger Support for SIDS in Fisheries Governance
The Maldives has called for international fisheries governance to better reflect the circumstances of small…
Maldives Calls for Fair Regional Approach to Tuna Sustainability
Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture, and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has said the Maldives continues to…
Maldives Takes Centre Stage in Indian Ocean Tuna Talks
The Maldives’ role in regional fisheries management is set to come into sharper focus as…
Subsidised Fuel for Fishermen Now Available Across 13 Locations
Subsidised fuel for fishermen is now available in 13 locations across the Maldives, as the…
Government Expands RSW Loan Scheme as USD 3.44 Million Disbursed to Fishing Vessels
Efforts to modernise the Maldives’ fisheries sector have gained traction as millions of dollars in…
Maldives Promotes Fisheries Sector at Global Seafood Marketplace in Barcelona
The Maldives has used an international industry platform in Barcelona to position its fisheries sector…
Lawmakers Support Marine Protection Measures While Raising Oversight Concerns
Parliament has moved a step closer to reshaping how the Maldives manages its marine resources,…
Gov’t Expands Subsidised Fuel Access for Fishing Vessels Amid Rising Costs
Fishing vessels operating in the Maldives will be able to purchase fuel at subsidised rates…
Gov’t Says Fuel Costs Not Passed On To Fishermen Amid Supply Concerns
The government has stated that it is absorbing rising fuel costs to shield fishermen from…
Maldives Secures First-Ever Country-Specific Seafood Sustainability Ratings
The Maldives has received a new level of international recognition for its fisheries sector, as…
MSC Certification Expands to Maldivian Yellowfin Tuna Fisheries
Maldivian yellowfin tuna fisheries have been certified under the Marine Stewardship Council standard, covering both…
Gov’t Expands FAD Network to Support Fisheries Sector
The government has expanded the deployment of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) across the Maldives, with…
Gov’t Plans New 100 Tonne Cannery at Felivaru to Expand Fish Processing
Construction of a new cannery capable of processing 100 tonnes of fish per day under…
Gov’t Moves to Expand Tuna Processing and Ice Infrastructure Amid Fishermen Supply Concerns
The government has outlined plans to expand fish processing, ice production and cold storage capacity…
Kanduohgiri Begins Yellowfin Tuna Purchases at MVR 25 per Kilogram
Operations have commenced at Kanduohgiri, with the facility beginning the purchase of yellowfin tuna at…
Fish Exports Surge in 2025 as Frozen Shipments More Than Double
Maldives’ fish exports recorded a sharp increase last year, rising by 87 per cent in…
Fisheries Initiatives Launched as Maldives Marks 45th National Fishermen’s Day
A series of new initiatives aimed at supporting fishermen and improving fisheries infrastructure were announced…
Fuel Skid Initiative Launched to Reduce Fuel Costs for Fishermen
A new fuel skid designed to provide fuel at reduced prices for fishermen has been…