The Senegalese Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Economy has received a new shipment of equipment to support artisanal fishing and maritime surveillance. On September 29, 2026, the Ministry officially received 24 fiberglass pirogues and 5 surveillance vedettes at the Ouakam fishing quay, valued at 600 million CFA francs. This delivery is part of the Senegal Rural Development Project (SENRM), which aims to improve the working conditions of fishermen and enhance maritime surveillance.
The new equipment is expected to significantly boost the capabilities of artisanal fishermen and the Direction de la Protection et de la Surveillance des Pêches (DPSP). The pirogues and vedettes will enable fishermen to work more safely and efficiently, while also allowing the DPSP to monitor maritime activities more effectively. The surveillance vedettes will be used in participatory surveillance operations, involving local actors to protect marine resources.
The Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy, who presided over the reception ceremony, emphasized the importance of this equipment for artisanal fishing professionals. The Minister highlighted the need to improve working conditions for fishermen and enhance maritime surveillance to protect marine resources. The equipment is also expected to contribute to the modernization of Senegal's fishing infrastructure.
The SENRM project aims to address two key areas: improving fishermen's production means and enhancing maritime resource surveillance. The project coordinator, Pape Namsa Keita, was commended for his efforts in implementing the project. The Minister encouraged the teams to continue working on other ongoing projects.
In addition to the equipment delivery, the Minister visited the Ouakam fishing quay rehabilitation site, which is also funded by the SENRM project. The rehabilitation works are part of a broader effort to modernize fishing infrastructure along Senegal's coastline. The project aims to improve the overall fishing experience for artisanal fishermen.
The 600 million CFA francs worth of equipment is a significant investment in Senegal's artisanal fishing sector. The project demonstrates the government's commitment to supporting fishermen and protecting marine resources. The equipment will also help to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the sector.
The reception ceremony concluded with a call to action for the teams involved in implementing the SENRM project. The Minister encouraged them to continue working tirelessly to ensure the project's success. With this new equipment, Senegal is poised to make significant strides in enhancing its artisanal fishing sector and protecting its marine resources.
Key points
- The Senegalese government has invested 600 million CFA francs in 24 pirogues and 5 vedettes to support artisanal fishing and maritime surveillance.
