On October 2, 2026, the Governor of Monastir, Issa Moussa, carried out a series of field visits to inspect the fishing ports in Tabulbah, Boukalta, and Monastir. The visits aimed to assess the readiness of the ports and wholesale markets for fishing products, focusing on their preparation, qualification, cleanliness, maintenance, and optimal utilization of spaces.
The governor's tour began at the Tabulbah fishing port, where he inspected the wholesale market for fishing products. He emphasized the need to accelerate the rehabilitation work, particularly in preparing the ground according to the required specifications. He also stressed the importance of intensifying cleaning and maintenance interventions and removing impounded boats after completing the necessary administrative and legal procedures.
During his visit to the Boukalta port, the governor observed the progress of dredging works in the port's basins and removing accumulated seaweed, which had previously hindered fishermen's activities. He also reviewed the rehabilitation work on the port's wall at the entrance and followed up on the readiness of the wholesale fish market to complete the qualification requirements.
At the Monastir fishing port, the governor reviewed the components of the wholesale fish market rehabilitation project, including renewing the floor according to the required specifications and replacing doors. He called for accelerating the completion of procedures and work, continuing to maintain cleanliness and maintenance, and addressing the situation of impounded boats.
Following the visits to the three ports, the governor held a working session to discuss the recorded deficiencies and necessary interventions to complete the qualification of ports and wholesale markets for fishing products. He urged all parties involved to accelerate the implementation of these interventions, particularly the concerned municipalities, the Agency for Ports and Fishing Equipment, and the Coast Guard.
The governor's visits provided an opportunity to listen directly to the concerns of fishermen, equipment suppliers, fish traders, and sales agents. He collected their proposals for improving the infrastructure and working conditions, emphasizing the follow-up on various demands and deficiencies in coordination with the concerned authorities.
The field visit was attended by several officials, including the head of the municipal affairs department, the regional delegate for agricultural development, and representatives from various local and regional structures. The governor was accompanied by a delegation of officials, including the regional director of equipment and the regional director of the National Health Safety Authority for Food Products.
Key points
- The governor emphasized the importance of accelerating rehabilitation work and improving working conditions in the fishing ports.
- The visits aimed to assess the readiness of ports and wholesale markets for fishing products.
- The governor called for intensifying cleaning and maintenance interventions and removing impounded boats.
