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Reel Change: President Muizzu Promises Prosperity for Fishermen by 2026

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said the government's fisheries sector transformation plan is on track for completion within two years, outlining expansion of tuna storage and processing, fuel and ice access, faster payments to fishermen, vessel registration, marine safety and fisheries education. He announced that skipjack tuna storage will rise from 8,500 to 25,000 tonnes and processing from 115 to 355 tonnes.

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  • from 8,500 to 25,000 tonnes Skipjack tuna storage capacity The Standard The President revealed that skipjack tuna storage will increase from 8,500 to 25,000 tonnes, while fish processing will triple — from 115 to 355 tonnes.

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  • from 115 to 355 tonnes Fish processing capacity The Standard The President revealed that skipjack tuna storage will increase from 8,500 to 25,000 tonnes, while fish processing will triple — from 115 to 355 tonnes.

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  • 48 hours Payment period to fishermen The Standard the government has ensured payments to fishermen are completed within 48 hours, a move that has revitalised interest in fishing among the younger generation

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  • over MVR 470 million Amount paid out to fishermen The Standard Since last Fishermen’s Day alone, over MVR 470 million has been paid out swiftly and without disruption — a feat that marks a historic milestone in sector stability.

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  • 95% Fishing vessels registered under national registry The Standard the government has completed registration of 95% of all fishing vessels under the national registry.

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  • 18 devices New fish aggregating devices deployed The Standard This term alone, 18 new fish aggregating devices (FADs) have been deployed, while 21 damaged units have been restored.

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  • 21 devices Damaged fish aggregating devices restored The Standard This term alone, 18 new fish aggregating devices (FADs) have been deployed, while 21 damaged units have been restored.

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  • 56 divers Trained rescue divers assigned to vessels The Standard In parallel, 56 trained rescue divers have been assigned across the same number of vessels, ensuring that safety accompanies the sector’s expansion.

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  • 45 students annually Annual full scholarships for Bachelor's degrees in Fisheries Management The Standard the Maldives College for Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will continue to offer full scholarships to 45 students annually pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in Fisheries Management.

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