Ministry Offers Youth Fishing Program for Maldivians Under 24
The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources is offering five Maldivians under the age of 24 the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fishing industry through a three-month programme this year.
The initiative, announced in the Maldives Gazette yesterday, aims to increase youth interest in fishing and is supported by the World Bank’s “Transforming Fisheries Sector in the South-West Indian Ocean Region and Maldives Project”.
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Participants will receive practical training and information about fishing, including the opportunity to experience pole-and-line fishing for skipjack tuna on notable Maldivian vessels. They will also have the chance to learn directly from experienced fishermen, gaining valuable skills and insights into the industry.
Deadline Extended: Internship Program for Maldivian Youth in the Fishing Industry!
The Ministry, with support from the TransFORM Project, is pleased to announce that applications remain open for this FREE 3-month training program.
This program offers a unique opportunity to… pic.twitter.com/0vpk76ALKQ— Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (@MFORmv) September 3, 2025
The programme will run from September to November and includes an allowance for participants.
To be eligible, applicants must be under 24, demonstrate an interest in working in the fishing sector, and not be currently registered in the Ministry’s fishermen’s registry. Interested individuals should submit an application form, a copy of their ID card, and, for those under 18, a letter of consent from a guardian. The application deadline is 17th September.
