New Projects to Boost Raw Fish Storage Capacity to 23,500 Tonnes

The Fisheries Ministry has revealed that upon the completion of newly established cold storage facilities, the Maldives will achieve a raw fish storage capacity of 23,500 tonnes.

According to data currently published on the ministry's official X account, work is underway to establish a 4,000-tonne cold storage in Lh. Felivaru and a 1,000-tonne cold storage in Gdh. Thinadhoo.

Looking at projects in the tender stage, the establishment of a 500-tonne cold storage in M. Mulah and a 4,000-tonne cold storage in Ga. Kooddoo has been highlighted.

Furthermore, the data shows plans to establish a 500-tonne cold storage in Ha. Ihavandhoo, a 1,500-tonne cold storage in Dh. Atoll, and a 3,000-tonne cold storage in Gdh. Fiyoaree. On the 14th of this month, the Fisheries Ministry signed an agreement with China's Dongfang Electric International Corporation to develop and finance cold storage facilities in Dh. Madeli and Gdh. Fiyoaree.

The Fisheries Ministry stated that with these projects, which are planned to increase the volume of skipjack tuna caught by Maldivian fishermen and boost fish storage capacity, the Maldives will attain the capability to store 23,500 tonnes of raw fish.