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30 Sep 2025
The Mauritius/Seychelles Joint Commission of the Extended Continental Shelf (Joint Commission) is inviting proposals from eligible and qualified operators registered in Mauritius to undertake sustainable exploratory harvesting of sea cucumber in the Joint Management Area (JMA) for an initial staggered period of one year. The Joint Commission has developed a framework setting out the conditions governing sea cucumber fisheries in the JMA. All selected operators will have an obligation to strictly adhere to these conditions. (Annex 1)
Eligibility
All proposal should be accompanied by the following information/documents:
- Proposal and methodology for sea cucumber fishing activities adhering to list of conditions as at Annex 1.
- Business/Company documents including Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association (if applicable)
- Details on storage, processing and market destination
- Proof of vessel’s ownership or chartering agreement with vessel owner or letter of intent in respect of fishing activities issued by the Ministry of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping.
- Licenses of divers in accordance to international standards.
- All necessary permits for operating vessels at sea including valid skipper licence.
- Experience in offshore fisheries.
Since 2011, Mauritius and Seychelles have exercised joint jurisdiction over the seabed and subsoil of the JMA for the purpose of exploring and exploiting the living and non-living resources, including sea cucumber. The current initiative is being undertaken to evaluate the distribution and stocks of sea cucumber in the JMA.
Operators from Mauritius and Seychelles are encouraged to engage in joint ventures or establish chartering agreements with operators based in Seychelles. In such cases, landing facilities in Seychelles may be used.
Submission of proposal
The submission of proposal with supporting information/documents in sealed envelopes and labelled with the reference “RFP/1/2025 – Sea Cucumber” should be addressed to the following:
Economic Development Board (Head Office)
c/o Chief Executive Officer
Ground Floor, 7 Exchange Square,
Wall Street, Ebene 72201
Republic of Mauritius
Any request for clarifications in respect of this invitation for proposal should be addressed in writing to the above authority not later than 7 days prior to the closing date.
RFP by registered post or hand delivered should reach the above institution at latest 20h of February 2025 by 02:00 pm. Any proposals received after that date and time or by e-mail will be rejected.
The authorities reserve the right to accept or reject any proposals and to annul the whole exercise without incurring any liability whatsoever towards any party.
For any queries and to receive the document of Annex 1 please email on blueeconomy@edbmauritius.org
