Pilot Flake -Ice Plant (Contract No. Na-82-Fa-C-00030): Small Scale Fisheries Development Project, Meringa, Indonesia
Technical assistance was provided in making a model fishery complex in the fishing village of Meringgai, Indonesia. Statistical information was collected on fish production and marketing. An 8-ton per 24 hours turbo flake-ice plant was installed and put into operation. The capacity of the plant appears to be sufficient to meet the ice requirements of the fishing community, fishing boats operating out of Meringgai, transit boats, auction hall wholesalers and retailers, and surrounding villages, at a price of 20 rupees per kilogram. Insulated boxes and good seafood handling techniques were introduced to fishermen, and wholesalers and retailers of seafood. The ice plant personnel received limited training in the care of ice, routine maintenance, and operation of the ice plant.