Existing Ice Plants Produce 2,215 Tonnes of Ice Daily: Ministry

The Fisheries Ministry has stated that the ice plants currently established in the Maldives produce 2,215 tonnes of ice per day.

The Ministry said today that 78 ice plants are established and operated by individuals and companies across various islands in the Maldives. These facilities produce 2,215 tonnes of ice daily.

The Ministry stated that once the 11 new ice plants currently being established by the government are completed, an additional 350 tonnes of ice can be produced daily.

As part of the government's efforts to resolve the difficulties faced by fishermen in obtaining ice, the government has decided to establish ice plants in HA. Dhidhdhoo, HDh. Kulhudhuffushi, Sh. Funadhoo, Sh. Komandoo, Lh. Naifaru, AA. Rasdhoo, M. Veyvah, Dh. Bandidhoo, Dh. Meedhoo, HA. Ihavandhoo, and GDh. Rathafandhoo.

While the government has decided to establish these ice plants by handing them over to MIFCO, five of these plants are being established with the assistance of the Saudi Fund for Development. The other six plants are to be established from the state budget.

While the government has established ice plants in 25 islands so far, some of these plants are currently not operational. The Ministry has stated that they are working with MIFCO to resolve this issue.