{"id":3180,"date":"2022-06-03T11:05:14","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T07:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edbmauritius.org\/?page_id=3180"},"modified":"2025-04-11T15:41:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T11:41:38","slug":"blue-economy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edbmauritius.org\/blue-economy","title":{"rendered":"Blue Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3180\" class=\"elementor elementor-3180\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d6055f3 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d6055f3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-292300c\" data-id=\"292300c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6796ed9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6796ed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Blue Economy<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e1bf508 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e1bf508\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-0a5f620\" data-id=\"0a5f620\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dbcb52 text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6dbcb52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Mauritius is a subtropical island country in the Indian Ocean surrounded by a <strong>vast Exclusive Economic Zone of 2.3 million square kilometers<\/strong>. The Mauritius blue economy activities excluding coastal tourism represent 10.3% of the Growth Domestic Product (GDP) and employ around 10,000 people, exclusive of coastal tourism.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d1a8be text read-more-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d1a8be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Mauritius blue economy is currently represented by coastal tourism, fishing, seafood processing and seaport activities that are also considered traditional ocean activities. The Government aims at increasing the share of GDP of the blue economy to 20% in the medium term.<\/p><p><br \/>The strategy would be to work on the consolidation of traditional activities but also develop emerging ones such as aquaculture, maritime services, marine biotechnology, and oil &amp; gas exploration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be9e0e7 allnewsbtn elementor-widget elementor-widget-EDB button\" data-id=\"be9e0e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"read-more-btn-blue\" data-widget_type=\"EDB button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <a  class=\"edb-link-button\">\n            <span>Read More<\/span>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edbmauritius.org\/wp-content\/themes\/EDB\/images\/arrow-left-circle.svg\" class=\"uk-margin-small-left\"\n                 alt=\"arrow\">\n        <\/a>\n        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ZONE<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2319cea\" data-id=\"2319cea\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72c3419 elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"72c3419\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\">$<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"2000\" data-to-value=\"783\" data-from-value=\"750\" data-delimiter=\",\">750<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span 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Activities\">\n                        \n                    <div>\n                        <p>Seaport Related Activities<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                \n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n        \n        <li>\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"uk-text-center sector-wrapper\">\n                <div>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sector-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/edbmauritius.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/marine-icon.png\" alt=\"Marine Services\">\n                        \n                    <div>\n                        <p>Marine Services<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                \n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n        \n        <li>\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"uk-text-center sector-wrapper\">\n                <div>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sector-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/edbmauritius.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sonar.png\" alt=\"Exploration and Exploitation\">\n                        \n                    <div>\n                        <p>Exploration and Exploitation<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                \n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n        \n        <li>\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"uk-text-center sector-wrapper\">\n                <div>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sector-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/edbmauritius.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/oil-rig-1.png\" alt=\"Oil and Gas\">\n                        \n                    <div>\n                        <p>Oil and Gas<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                \n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n        \n        <li>\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"uk-text-center sector-wrapper\">\n                <div>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sector-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/edbmauritius.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/deep-see-icon.png\" alt=\"Deep Sea Application\">\n                        \n                    <div>\n                        <p>Deep Sea Application<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                \n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n        \n                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            <div>\n                <ul id=\"sectors-nav\" class=\"uk-switcher uk-margin\">\n                    \n                        <li>\n                            <ul uk-accordion=\"\" class=\"uk-accordion\">\n                <li class=\"uk-open\">\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Fishing<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                    <p>The rich marine natural resources of the Mauritian waters provide great potential for fisheries. The country has ambitious plans to expand its fisheries sector to meet the growing exports demand. Continuous efforts are being implemented by the Government through strategic policy actions to support the sustainable growth of the sector. The fisheries sector provides enormous potential to support the fish and seafood processing enterprises.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fishing quota rights and licenses are regulated to protect the resource base, effectively to harvest the resource.<\/li>\n<li>Multitude efforts on monitoring, control, and surveillance made at the national level to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and ensure compliance of fishing vessels to provide reliable reports.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple free trade agreements with key countries are likely to ensure that those operating in the local market enjoy global access.<\/li>\n<li>Our proximity and access to the growing African, Asian and European markets, strategic policy actions and access to the natural resources provide a competitive advantage to prospective investors in new and existing projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                \n                <li class=\"\">\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Seafood Processing<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                    <p>The Mauritian seafood sector provides the best quality seafood and seafood acquaintance from sustainably managed fisheries. The country has exported seafood products to Europe time long past and is considered as one of the biggest ACP exporters of canned tuna to the EU market. Our premium product quality and regulatory credentials are very compelling for European buyers and a major competitive advantage. Investors\/Buyers can take advantage of the various key benefits including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preferential market access to the EU, USA, Africa, India, China and regional countries<\/li>\n<li>Freight Rebate Scheme:\n<ul>\n<li>Refund of 25% of the Basic Freight Cost to a maximum of USD 300 per 20-feet container and USD 600 per 40 \u2013feet container exported to 45 eligible ports in Africa including Madagascar and Reunion<\/li>\n<li>Extension of the Freight Rebate Scheme on the South African market for SMEs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Support for Trade Promotion &amp; Marketing Scheme instead of Air Freight Rebate Scheme<\/li>\n<li>World-class infrastructure as well as an integrated logistics platform<\/li>\n<li>Competitive and efficient Freeport Zone<\/li>\n<li>No import duty on equipment or raw materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>New opportunities for Mauritius\u2019s Seafood Processing sector lie in market diversification, value-added processing and developing non-premium products and seafood experiences.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                \n                <li class=\"\">\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Aquaculture<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                    <p>Mauritius aquaculture holds great potential to meet growing global demand for more sustainable seafood products while protecting marine ecosystems. Sustainable and long-term governance fuelled with an enabling regulatory framework makes the sector very attractive for investments from potential investors willing to expand their footprints globally. The Mauritius aquaculture sector offers foreign investors path-breaking business opportunities namely in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Off Lagoon Aquaculture<\/li>\n<li>In lagoon Aquaculture<\/li>\n<li>In Land Aquaculture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <ul uk-accordion=\"\" class=\"uk-accordion\">\n                <li class=\"uk-open\">\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Bunker<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                    <p>Mauritius is strategically positioned on the South-South trade corridor which represents an annual USD 3.75 trillion in maritime trade. With some 30,000 vessels passing the country\u2019s maritime zone annually, the bunker segment has experienced a sustained average growth of 13% per annum since 2004 with a with a record sale exceeding USD 500 million registered in 2022. However, current volume traded at Port-Louis represents 13% of the regional demand, estimated at 5,000,000 metric tonnes. Government target to increase bunker sales at Port-Louis to 1,000,000 MT by 2025 and 1,500,000 by 2027.<\/p>\n<p>The rapid growth of the bunkering sector is attributed to the gradual liberalization of bunker trade in Mauritius. Moreover, in a bid to achieve the set target, a series of incentives have been established ranging from discounts of port charges to tax benefits. In its quest to positioning itself on the charter of international bunker traders and shipping lines, Mauritius has adopted best international practices in terms of environmental and operational standards as well as product quality assurance monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>There are currently eight licensed operators engaged in bunker operations at Port-Louis, delivering different types of marine fuels both by pipeline at quay and by bunker barges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bunker trade by pipeline with onshore storage<\/li>\n<li>Bunker trade by exclusively by barge<\/li>\n<li>Bunker trade by barge supported with onshore storage<\/li>\n<li>Paper bunker trading servicing clients calling at Mauritius<\/li>\n<li>Paper bunker trading servicing international clients not calling to Mauritius<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Incentives<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mauritius offers several competitive advantages to demarcate itself as a competitive bunkering destination, which includes the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exemption from excise duty and VAT on bunker fuel including for bunker barges operating within Ports-Limits<\/li>\n<li>Corporate tax exemption from bunker trade in Intermediate Fuel Oil (IFO) 380<\/li>\n<li>Exemption from environmental levy<\/li>\n<li>Discounted prices on port charges (port dues &amp; anchorage fees) by the Mauritius Port Authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                \n                <li class=\"\">\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Other Port Services<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                    <p>The Port of Mauritius services 99% of the country\u2019s external trade for goods. Port-Louis also handles bulk of the regional transshipment market including containers, liquid bulk, and seafood products amongst others. Consequently, provision of ancillary services is crucial to support major ports operations. The international commitment of Mauritius towards climate change is opening new opportunities in this sector. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ship spares and stores<\/li>\n<li>Port agent<\/li>\n<li>Custom brokering and clearing houses<\/li>\n<li>Smart port services<\/li>\n<li>Services towards the green port initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <ul uk-accordion=\"\" class=\"uk-accordion\">\n                <li class=\"uk-open\">\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"\">The Ideal Platform for Maritime Services & Ship Registry<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                    <p>Mauritius is positioned as a respected and compliant ship register braced by the country\u2019s stable social, economic and political environment. The conducive business environment supported by a pool of bilingual professionals, and a solid technological backbone are core attributes for high- end marine based service delivery in Mauritius.<\/p>\n<p>The competitive advantages of the Mauritius ship registry benchmarks at par with leading international registries. The jurisdiction leverages on extensive offering of the Mauritius International Financial Centre to deliver safe, reliable and cost competitive ship registration services.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to being strategically located for all vessels crossing the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is also a member of major international maritime conventions.<\/p>\n<p>The following advantages supports Mauritius to emerge as a hub for ship registry and ancillary services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Political stability &amp; neutral flag<\/li>\n<li>Law firms and licensed management companies to assist in ship registration and its corporate management<\/li>\n<li>No labour restriction on employment of foreign seafarers<\/li>\n<li>Seafarers are not taxed on their personal income<\/li>\n<li>Dry dock yards to provide ship maintenance<\/li>\n<li>Vessels are exempted from tax freight earnings<\/li>\n<li>No withholding tax on dividends paid from a Mauritius Shipping Company<\/li>\n<li>Customs and excise duties exemption on ship\u2019s stores, consumables and spare parts<\/li>\n<li>No capital gains tax is payable upon the sale or transfer of a ship or of the shares in a shipping company<\/li>\n<li>No estate duty is payable on the inheritance of shares in a shipping company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                \n                <li class=\"\">\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Opportunities<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                    <ul>\n<li>Opportunities exist in various segments in Mauritius, namely:\n<ol>\n<li>Vessel Registration<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the link below for to access a guide to ship registration: <a href=\"https:\/\/blueconomy.govmu.org\/Pages\/Departments\/Shipping%20Division\/Registration.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/blueconomy.govmu.org\/Pages\/Departments\/Shipping%20Division\/Registration.aspx<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Corporate Ship Management (Vessel registrations, certifications, legal &amp; tax support, insurance &amp; sale and purchase of vessels)<\/li>\n<li>Technical Ship Management (Ship Building, Crew management, maintenance &amp; repairs, license &amp; approvals)<\/li>\n<li>Commercial Ship Management (Fuel Procurement &amp; management &amp; Port agency)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <ul uk-accordion=\"\" class=\"uk-accordion\">\n                <li class=\"uk-open\">\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Hydrocarbon and Seabed Mineral Exploration and Exploitation<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                    <p>Mauritius is an enticing destination for resource exploration and exploration. The vast hydrocarbon reserves off the coast of East Africa and Madagascar proves significant prospects for hydrocarbons in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Mauritius. Additionally, the recent discovery of inactive hydrothermal fields reported by the joint Mauritian and Japanese expedition within our EEZ provide important insights into the biodiversity and biogeography of vent-endemic ecosystems in the Indian Ocean and the like hood of mineral deposits. The previously discovered fields of polymetallic nodules and mineral ore in ocean basins close to our maritime zone presents potential targets for deep-sea mining to support the increase and welfare of the human population.<\/p>\n<p>The introduction of the Offshore petroleum Act provides for the legal framework for exploration, exploitation hydrocarbon in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Mauritius, including provision of exploration blocks, gathering and sales of seismic data, engagement with Government on exploitation among others.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <ul uk-accordion=\"\" class=\"uk-accordion\">\n                <li class=\"uk-open\">\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Oil and Gas Support Services Sector<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                    <p>Mauritius has significant potential for Oil and Gas Support Services Sector. The hydrocarbon discoveries along the East Coast of Africa and off Madagascar position Mauritius as an ideal platform to service the oil and gas industry.<\/p>\n<p>The country strategic positioning supported by a strong economy, increased regional connectivity, accommodating government policies, trade links with key markets, investment and export schemes as well as the offerings of the Mauritius IFC provides for unique attributes in the servicing of the booming regional oil and gas industry.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                \n                <li class=\"\">\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Why Mauritius for the Oil and Gas Support Services Sector?<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                    <ol>\n<li>Proximity to significant oil and gas reserves<\/li>\n<li>Air and sea connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Broadband connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Enabling legal framework<\/li>\n<li>Proximity to the rapidly growing Asian energy markets<\/li>\n<li>Attractive incentives for structuring in the services sector<\/li>\n<li>Schemes for manufacturing, light assembly, repairs, storage and distribution<\/li>\n<li>Stability and supportive soft infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>A Government committed to developing the oil and gas sector through strategic actions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                \n                <li class=\"\">\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Investment Opportunities<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                    <ol>\n<li>Geoscience, marine extraction, marine-related environmental services and other technical, legal and financial services required for the granting of concessions and exploration activities.<\/li>\n<li>Regional Headquarter activities for support service contractors such as operation management and administration<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing, storage and distribution of specialised goods<\/li>\n<li>Repairs and maintenance of vessels, craft and other relevant structures<\/li>\n<li>Remote automated operation such remotely operated underwater vehicle operations, reservoir management and operations data managements.<\/li>\n<li>Other related services delivery<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <ul uk-accordion=\"\" class=\"uk-accordion\">\n                <li class=\"uk-open\">\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Deep Ocean Water Application<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                    <p>Deep Ocean Water Application distinguished by the use of cold, nutrient-rich and pathogen-free seawater found at depth of the ocean for high-end industrial application including Sea Water Air Conditioning, Green Data Centres, High-end Aquaculture, Pharmaceuticals, and Thalassotherapy amongst others.<\/p>\n<p>Mauritius favors a private sector engagement for this nascent industry by providing for fiscal incentive, a resilient and low risk environment to invest and do business. Currently, one project is under way in the Port-Louis region and, upon completion of its first phase, it will provide green cooling to several public and private buildings in the city center. An Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion project is also under study in south of the island. The exploitation of deep sea water in Mauritius will foster the emergence of a new industry.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                \n                <li class=\"\">\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Investment Opportunities<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                    <p><strong>Upstream:<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Deep sea water extraction<br \/>\n2. Deep sea water sale<br \/>\n3. Deep sea water air-conditioning<br \/>\n4. Deep sea water energy conservation and production technologies<br \/>\n5. Green data centre<br \/>\n6. Ocean Therman Energy Conversion<\/p>\n<p><strong>Downstream:<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Research or production activities using deep sea water<br \/>\n2. High-end aquaculture<br \/>\n3. Leisure, entertainment, tourism or wellness<br \/>\n4. Production of deep sea water ice<br \/>\n5. Production of high-purity marine salt<br \/>\n6. Production of preservatives<br \/>\n7. Research or production of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics<br \/>\n8. Production of premium mineral water or beverage<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                \n                <li class=\"\">\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Why Mauritius for Deep Ocean Water Application?<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                    <ul>\n<li>Carbon dating techniques indicate that the deep seawater (approx. 5 centuries old) is pure and free from surface pollution.<\/li>\n<li>Scientific analysis of physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the deep seawater confirms the mineral rich water with high nutrient content<\/li>\n<li>Temperature ranges from 4 to 6 Degrees Celsius creating value from deep sea water<\/li>\n<li>Private-sector-led development model allowed<\/li>\n<li>Allows for Green large-scale cooling (SWAC) substituting fossil fuels<\/li>\n<li>Carbon emission reduction with associated monetary benefits<\/li>\n<li>Support from Government institutions<\/li>\n<li>Existing legal and regulatory framework<\/li>\n<li>Maritime Zones Act- Section 21 &amp; prescribed Regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n                        <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-41c778a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"41c778a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b66635f\" data-id=\"b66635f\" 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elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-30de621\" data-id=\"30de621\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae5760e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae5760e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For Multinational PLC, Mauritius is one of the better places to invest in the world. It is a stable economy; it has a stable political system. It has pragmatic regulations that allow us to be both safe and efficient. It has great people\u2026 just great talent locally.<\/h6>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b314f52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b314f52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>John Doe, CEO, Multinational PLC<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6757179 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6757179\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You're in good company<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e90e2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e90e2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Setting up in Mauritius means joining a long list of world-class businesses that have chosen our country as their regional base of operations. 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