DAM urges authorities to take action against illegal dredgers

Dredging Association of Maldives (DAM) expresses concern over dredging practices and calls for authorities to take relevant action against parties that participate in illegal dredging activities.

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Lamya Abdulla

2021-08-24 12:01:09

Dredging Association of Maldives (DAM) expresses concern over dredging practices and calls for authorities to take relevant action against parties that participate in illegal dredging activities.

DAM stated they work to advocate for sustainable dredging in a market where the demands keep increasing and changing. They noted there is a limited legal infrastructure that monitors and regulates this industry, leading to dredgers to incorporate illegal dredging practices within their projects.

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