Maradhoo Neighborhood Fish Factory

Location: Maradhoo, Addu City, Maldives.
Project Type: A fish processing factory to be designed, built, and operated.
Funding: The project is partially funded by a grant from India.
Goal: To boost the local fish industry by creating jobs, increasing export opportunities, and improving fish sales and purchases.
Contractors: While the project was initially awarded to one contractor, the contract was terminated, and a new contractor, Seabots Pvt. Ltd., was selected

The Maradhoo Neighborhood Fish Factory is a vital project for Addu City, designed to process underutilized fish and create value-added products like fish fillets, sausages, minced fish, and fish cakes. By supporting small-scale fisheries, reducing waste, and producing high-value goods, the factory enhances profitability for fishermen and empowers the community through jobs, food security, and economic retention. Supported by Indian grants and integrated with regional developments like the Maradhoo Fish Market and Addu Fisheries Complex, the project is poised to strengthen Maradhoo’s role in the Maldives’ fisheries sector. Addressing challenges like infrastructure costs, environmental risks, and market access will be key to its success.