Welcome to the official website of the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy

Overview

The Ministry is responsible for developing and supporting a resilient and sustainable fisheries in the Seychelles.

The Seychelles is championing the “Blue Economy” as its future sustainable development model. At the moment there is a need to elucidate, at the least, the corners of what is meant by the Blue Economy for Seychelles as it may be all things to all men and women.

VISION

Striving for a sustainable ocean-based economy that contributes to the country’s socio economic development and respects the natural environment

MISSION

  • To achieve sustainable transformation & diversification of the ocean’s economy by promoting research and innovation.
  • To share prosperity by increasing Seychellois participation and investment in the blue economy through private sector engagement and partnerships.
  • Ensure food security, well-being and quality of life through empowerment of staff and other stakeholders.

CORE VALUES

  • Good governance
  • Partnerships
  • Respect
  • Solidarity
  • Empowerment
MINISTER'S PORTFOLIO
The different bodies falling under the Minister’s portfolio are:
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

+248 4601100

To ensure the increasing availability of enough locally produced food in order to meet the county’s food security and nutrition needs and reduce risks and vulnerability in the event of local and/or external factors which may limit or hinder access to global food markets.

DEPARTMENT OF BLUE ECONOMY

+248 4672300

Seychelles is championing the “Blue Economy” as its future sustainable development model. At the moment there is a need to elucidate, at the least, the corners of what is meant by the Blue Economy for Seychelles as it may be all things to all men and women.

SEYCHELLES FISHING AUTHORITY

+248 4670300

The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is a parastatal organization which functions as the executive arm of Government for fisheries and related matters. The Authority was created in August 1984 by the Seychelles Fishing Authority (Establishment) Act.