On Wednesday 18^th February 2026, the Seychelles Fisheries Authority formalised the transfer of aquaculture research equipment funded under Blue Grants Fund 4, marking another important step in strengthening collaboration within Seychelles’ blue economy sector.

The asset handover certificate was signed by SFA’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Aubrey Lesperance, and the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT), Mrs. Vania Robert. The ceremony took place this morning at the Aquaculture BAQF facility in Providence.

The equipment, originally procured under a previous project implemented by Harmony Investment, was officially handed over by the company’s Director, Mr. Christopher Lespoir. The assets — which include airlift pumps, an air blower and pressure relief valve assembly, Hanna measuring instruments, flow meters, and related technical equipment — are valued at SCR 331,018.25.

In her remarks, SeyCCAT’s Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Ms. Thembekile Manjengwa, expressed appreciation for the continued collaboration and technical leadership demonstrated by both Harmony Investment and SFA.

“This handover reflects responsible grant management and strong institutional partnership,” she noted. “Under this initiative, infrastructure was successfully established to support research into sea cucumber aquaculture — an area closely aligned with Seychelles’ broader blue economy objectives. Through this transfer, these assets remain within the sector and continue to strengthen SFA’s work in aquaculture development and sustainable fisheries management.”

The transfer ensures that the investment made through the Blue Grants Fund continues to deliver long-term value, reinforcing national efforts to advance sustainable aquaculture research and support the growth of Seychelles’ fisheries sector.