Hamad Bakari, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries in Zanzibar, and Hee Kyung Kim, a Representative from the Ministry of Ports and Fisheries of South Korea, have signed an agreement to conduct feasibility studies for constructing fishing ports on the island of Zanzibar.
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries in Zanzibar and South Korea have signed an agreement to conduct feasibility studies for building fishing ports on the island. It is expected that the construction of these large fishing ports will economically benefit Zanzibar and attract investors to the island.
This was revealed on Monday, July 1, 2024, after the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries in Zanzibar signed an agreement with South Korea to conduct feasibility studies for constructing fishing ports on the island.
Captain Hamad Bakari, the Secretary General of the Ministry, emphasized the current necessity for fishing ports in Zanzibar due to its island nature and surrounded by the ocean.
“There are many large fishing vessels that would like to come to Zanzibar, but the challenge is that we lack dedicated fishing ports. These ports will open up economic opportunities and encourage more investors to come to the island,” he said.
On their part, a representative from the Ministry of Ports and Fisheries of South Korea, Hee Kyung Kim, stated that they have come to Zanzibar to conduct feasibility studies with the aim of building modern fishing ports.
He mentioned that they will approach this work with professionalism in the designated areas to ensure the construction of these ports benefits the people of Zanzibar and the nation as a whole.
He emphasized that the Republic of Korea is ready to provide all types of developmental cooperation to ensure Zanzibar benefits economically through the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries.
Minister of Blue Economy and Fisheries, Shaaban Ali Othman, highlighted that the construction of large fishing ports will help increase the income of individual citizens.
He stated, “The construction of these large ports will attract ships from Africa and beyond to come to Zanzibar, providing job opportunities for citizens and youth.”
He explained that the feasibility study will include areas such as Mangapwani and Mkokotoni on the Unguja side and Micheweni and Shumba Viamboni on the Pemba side, aiming to establish one port per side.
During the six-month feasibility study period, all costs will be covered by the Government of Korea due to the strong friendship between the two nations.
He mentioned that Zanzibar believes the construction of these ports will be a lifeline for small and medium-scale fishermen to benefit from their catch and increase their income.
He elaborated that currently, many fishermen in Zanzibar are modernizing their fishing methods but face challenges in accessing deep-sea fishing.
“The government is in discussions with various stakeholders to acquire reliable vessels to ensure Zanzibar’s fishermen can access deep-sea fishing,” he said.
To protect fishermen and their catch, the Ministry, through its recently approved budget by the House of Representatives, has begun construction of two fish processing plants, kitchens, and modern markets in Unguja and Pemba.
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