In 2002 MEP prepared a feasibility study and business plan for an integrated fish catch and processing plant. The facility included a harbour, staff housing and training facility, power generation, desalination water plant and waste water treatment and a mosque. MEP prepared designs for the facility and 17 metre fishing boat, flow charts and HACCP plan. Recruitment of all management staff was through MEP. MEP was also responsible for all export sales of fresh and frozen fish and was forecast to increase to US$ 700,000 in May 2005 when the main factory was completed.
