To manage, regulate, conserve and develop fisheries activities in a sustainable manner in conformity with national and international laws and conventions
To promote local and foreign investment in the fishing sector
To introduce new technology for the exploitation of fishery resources in national and international waters
To uplift the socio-economic status of the fishing communities
To ensure quality and safety of fish and fishery product exports in
conformity with international standards
To minimize post-harvest losses and improve the quality of
local fish products
