Training Opportunity for Maldivian Youth in the Fishing Industry

The Transforming Fisheries Sector in the South-West Indian Ocean Region and Maldives Project, funded by the World Bank, is organizing a three-month internship program for youth to encourage greater interest in the fishing sector. The program will provide practical training and skills to prepare participants for careers in fishing and other fishing related activities.

In addition to technical knowledge about the fisheries industry, the training program will allow participants to actively engage in fishing. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from the expertise and experience of some of the most well-known fishing vessels and master fishermen in the Maldives.

The program will focus on pole-and-line tuna fishing and will consist of:

• 90% onboard training under the apprenticeship of master fishermen on selected vessels

• 10% shore-based training provided by the Ministry

The program is scheduled to take place from September to November 2025. Throughout the program, participants will receive a daily allowance in accordance with the established procedure.

Please note that only five participants will be selected for the first round of the training program.

Candidates who wish to participate in the training program must complete the application form and submit it to the Ministry via email no later than 27th August 2025

Applications may be by email to [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected]. For further inquiries, please contact the Ministry at 3339276.