Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) has signed an agreement with Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) to provide waste disposal services to the vessels seeking international bunkering services. Under the agreement, WAMCO and MPL will collaborate to provide efficient waste disposal services to the vessels. As such, MPL will be responsible with waste collection and hand over the waste to WAMCO for waste management.
Addressing the media, following the signing of the agreement, MPL’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim stated that this service will be provided in a designated facility, which will be established on a nearby island. He stated that this initiative will play a pivotal role in boosting both, MPL’s and WAMCO’s revenue.
Meanwhile, Managing Director of WAMCO Mujthaba Jaleel stated that the corporation will offer “used oil” management services as well. The collected waste, he said, would be transported to the Regional Waste Management Centre in Kunburudhoo, Alif Dhaal Atoll.
These services would be provided by the employees of WAMCO from Kulhudhuffushi City, contributing to the local economy. He added that the coporation’s landing craft will be used in this process, as well.The launch of bunkering services is a part of the government’s broader efforts of diversifying the economy.