Al-Mahra: Workshop Held to Enhance Sustainability of Fish Landing Centers
Al-Mahra Governorate today hosted a technical and introductory workshop titled "Sustainability of Operation and Maintenance of Fish Landing Center Assets and Components in Al-Mahra Governorate," as part of the Sustainable Fisheries Development in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (SFISH) project. The project is funded by the World Bank through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and implemented by the Public Works Project (PWP) in coordination with the local authority in Al-Mahra Governorate and the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Fisheries.
The workshop targeted the fish landing centers in Al-Damkh in Al-Masila District and Saqr in Huswain District, which are included in the project's interventions in Al-Mahra Governorate. It discussed the requirements for the final handover and the technical and operational readiness of the two centers for the post-warranty period, thereby enhancing their operational sustainability and the preservation of their assets and components.
The Secretary-General of the Local Council in Al-Mahra Governorate, Salem Abdullah Nimer, emphasized the importance of these projects in supporting the fisheries sector and improving services for fishermen. He stressed the need to integrate efforts between the local authority, relevant bodies, and implementing agencies to ensure the projects' sustainability and preserve their benefits, thereby achieving the desired development goals. He also expressed his thanks and appreciation to the project's supporting and implementing bodies for their efforts and contributions to supporting and developing the governorate's fisheries sector.
The workshop covered the requirements for the operation and preventive maintenance of assets and components, construction and electrical works, solar power systems, and ice plants. It also clarified roles, responsibilities, and mechanisms for reporting and handling malfunctions, and reviewed the requirements for final handover and the warranty period.
The workshop also allowed participants to discuss technical and operational challenges and needs, and to present their observations and suggestions to help enhance the sustainable operation of the two centers and the preservation of their assets and components after the warranty period ends.
This workshop is part of the efforts aimed at enhancing the sustainability of investments in the fisheries sector in Al-Mahra Governorate. It seeks to increase the readiness of the relevant authorities to manage and operate the landing centers and maintain their assets and components, ensuring the continuity of their services and their long-term benefits.
Source: Al-Mahra Media Center
