Project for Construction of Portsmouth Fisheries Center

OUTLINE OF THE PROJECT

Portsmouth, in northwestern Dominica, an island country in the Caribbean, is the country's largest landing site. However, there was no pier where large fishing boats could moor and land their catch, so fish had to be landed inefficiently using lighters. In addition, the lack of ice-making and freezing facilities led to post-harvest losses of about 20%, and fish were sold under direct sunlight on boats pulled up on the beach, causing quality and hygiene problems. This project constructed a landing pier and a fisheries center building with ice-making facilities and a sales area, aiming to improve landing efficiency, streamline distribution, and reduce post-harvest losses.