Maldivian fishermen have for more than half a century caught tuna by pole-and-line fishing. Until the introduction of tourism in the early 1970s, fisheries was the mainstay of scattered island communities.

Even today, an estimated 20,000 people, out of the Maldives population of just over 300,000, are salaried fishermen.

Ensis has a fleet of its own and contracted local fishing boats, supporting the livelihoods of over 5000 dedicated fishermen, mostly from small island communities, who depends on us for their income. We train fishermen to handle fish on board and provide them with ice and cold storage facilities. We also give them loans to upgrade and maintain their boats. In addition, we’ve established fish collection centers in the north of the country to stimulate our local fisheries.

At Ensis, we give a high priority in actively participating in the well-being of of our fishing communities and are proud to contribute towards improving the lives of fishermen across the country.