IUU Fishing
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in Baththalangunduwa and north of Mannar seas
Sixty - five (65) persons apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing

In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 09 to 22 Jul 25, sixty - five (65) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended in multiple locations across the island. The operations also made way for the seizure of 16 dinghies employed for these illegal practices.
26 Jul 2025
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in island waters, north of Mannar
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in northern waters
Thirty-one (31) persons apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing

In separate search operations conducted by the Navy from 20 to 30 Jun 25, thirty-one (31) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended in multiple locations in Trincomalee. The operations also made way for the seizure of 06 dinghies employed for these illegal practices.
07 Jul 2025
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in island waters, north of Mannar
Seventy-six (76) persons collared for involvement in illegal fishing

In separate search operations conducted by the Navy from 26 May to 07 Jun 25, seventy-six (76) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended in multiple locations. The operations also made way for the seizure of 20 dinghies employed for these illegal practices.
11 Jun 2025
Thirty-six (36) persons apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing

In a series of search operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Fisheries Inspectors from 10 to 19 May 25, thirty-six (36) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended. The operations were conducted in the sea areas of Kotuwamada, Sallikovil, Erakkandi and Elephant Island, Nandikadal, Kalladi, Point Pedro and Alampil sea areas. The individuals were caught while engaging in illegal fishing practices using unauthorized fishing gear.
21 May 2025
Thirty eight (38) persons apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing

In a series of search operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Fisheries Inspectors from 21 Apr to 28, Thirty eight (38) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended. The operations were conducted in the beach and sea areas of Kaddaikadu, Pudumathalan, Trincomalee, Kokilai, Chappel Island and Back Bay. The individuals were caught engaging in practices such as illegal light-coarse fishing and use of unauthorized fishing nets.
14 May 2025