50-Ton Daily Capacity Fish Processing Facility Being Developed in Maadheli

An agreement has been reached with a Chinese company to develop a fish processing facility with a daily capacity of 50 tons in Dhaalu Maadheli.

This facility is being established under an agreement signed today by the Fisheries Ministry with China's Dongfang Electric International Corporation to develop and finance fish landing, processing, and storage facilities in the Maldives. Under this agreement signed by Minister Ahmed Shiyam, the Fisheries Ministry stated that the projects in Maadheli will be carried out in two phases.

Accordingly, the first phase includes developing a special harbour with a landing facility for fish weighing and carrier boats, establishing accommodation, and developing roads. It also includes establishing a fish purchasing and chilling facility, and a 1,500-ton cold storage facility.

Furthermore, under the second phase, it has been decided to develop a factory capable of processing 50 tons of fish per day.

Building a fish factory in Maadheli is a presidential pledge of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. This was announced while speaking at a campaign rally held in Faafu Nilandhoo during the presidential election campaign.

While Dhaalu Maadheli has been handed over to carry out important fisheries-related projects, the island was previously handed over to SAS Capital Private Limited last year to develop a luxury resort. The agreement to develop a resort in Maadheli was signed with the company on July 5, 2023.