Mayabunder Smart Fishing Harbour Sanctioned in Andamans
Why in the news
The Union Department of Fisheries approved a modern harbour at Mayabunder, boosting maritime and fisheries infrastructure in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
What is it?
A technology-enabled integrated fishing harbour planned as a complete fisheries value-chain ecosystem, not just a landing site.
Key features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fish handling | About 9,900 tonnes a year |
| Vessel berthing | Safe space for 430 fishing vessels |
| IoT systems | Digital traceability; real-time landing monitoring |
| Sustainability | Steps against IUU fishing |
| Energy and handling | Green energy and eco-friendly post-harvest handling to cut fish losses |
Exam angle
- Location: Mayabunder, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Sanctioned by: Union Department of Fisheries.
- IUU stands for Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing.
- Capacity: 430 vessels.