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The institutional framework

The Project Management Unit is responsible for the development and maintenance of infrastructure in
the fishing industry. Such includes the construction of ice plants, quays and support the post-harvest
activities. Through the Unit, Seychelles is able to provide quality services needed in the fisheries sector
by fishers and fishing vessels. The unit: Country Profile
• Implement port infrastructure plans
• Services, manages and maintain fishing ports The Republic of Seychelles
• Oversee the adoption of new technologies and practices to improve the fishery sector.

Seychelles Fishing Authority, through the Fisheries Act, is mandated the responsibility of ensuring
sustainable management of marine resources. The Authority prepares, implements and reviews the
management plans needed for long-term sustainable development. It also minimizes compliance to
international covenants, regulations and measures concerning fishing activities.

The Fisheries Research Division undertakes research on the scientific information needed to manage
the fisheries sector. It also collects useful data necessary for stock assessments and categorization of
fish population.

Quota on yellow f?n tuna

In 2016, the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission implemented a quota on yellow fin tuna catch allowance.
The aim was to stem overfishing in the Indian Ocean Regions. The 2017 period witnessed a massive
reduction of fishing activities in Seychelles particularly tuna canning.

Fisheries Development

• Ile du Port Zone 14 : This Project, funded by the EU Sectoral Programs, aims at constructing
a 120 metres long quay and 9.5 metres draft. The projects is expected to reduce congestion
during peak fishing period.

• Bel Ombre Fisheries Project: This projects aims at building a gear store for fishermen and a fuel
bunkering facility. The facilities is to be leased out to fishermen to secure their fishing gears and
provide fuel and supplies. The Project is projected to rejuvenate semi-industrial and artisanal
sub-sectors.
• Providence Fishing Port Zone 6: The Zone 6 facilities is a quay measuring 100 metres and
services an overage of 47 boats per week. The Project offers a platform for value addition to
fish processors.

• Victoria Quay Facility: The facility measures about 350 metres long with 3.5 metres water draft.
It serves about 152 fishing boats (consisting of long-liners, whalers and schooners) weekly by
acting as a site for loading ice, mooring and unloading fish.

Fisheries Research
• EMOTION: This Project focuses on testing the maternal effect on pelagic species specifically
the yellowfin tuna, bigeye and skipjack. The study is expected to give information pertaining the
reproductive cycle of the tuna species and population.

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