New Ice Plant to Support Fisheries in Bandidhoo
Photo: The President’s Office
The foundation for an ice plant has been laid on the island of Bandidhoo in Dhaalu Atoll.
President Dr @MMuizzu attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ban’didhoo Ice Plant project, a significant step toward ensuring reliable ice availability for fishermen.
With a capacity of 30 metric tonnes, the new ice plant will greatly benefit Ban’didhoo, a key fishing… pic.twitter.com/ZWL1ELeVHS— The President’s Office (@presidencymv) February 24, 2025advertisement
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The ceremony took place last afternoon and was attended by the Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Ahmed Shiyam. The minister was visiting the island as part of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s ongoing tour of the atoll.
The ice plant in Bandidhoo will have a capacity of 30 tonnes.
A significant number of youth from the island are engaged in the fisheries sector, with Bandidhoo home to 21 fishing vessels primarily used for yellowfin tuna fishing. However, fishermen have long faced challenges due to the absence of an ice plant in the vicinity.
