IUU Fishing
Navy apprehends 02 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 24th July 2023. The operation led to the apprehension of 02 Indian trawlers with 09 Indian nationals poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna.
25 Jul 2023
Navy apprehends 16 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
Special operations conducted by the Navy off Kadaikadu and Veththalakerni in Jaffna on 21st and 22nd July 2023, led to the apprehension of 16 persons who were engaging in illegal fishing activities. During these operations, the Navy also held 11 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for these illegal acts.
24 Jul 2023
Navy apprehends 16 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
Special operations conducted by the Navy off Kadaikadu, Nagar Kovil and Chundikulam in Jaffna on 16th and 17th July 2023, led to the apprehension of 16 persons who were engaging in illegal fishing activities. During these operations, the Navy also held 04 dinghies, diving equipment and fishing gear used for these illegal acts.
18 Jul 2023
Navy apprehends 12 persons engaged in illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended 12 individuals on 07th and 08th July 2023 off Chalei and Chundikulam in Jaffna and Illuppukadawai in Mannar, while they were engaging in illegal fishing activities. During these special operations, the Navy also held 1870 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, unauthorized fishing gear and 04 dinghies used for these illegal acts.
09 Jul 2023
Navy apprehends 02 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 08th July 2023. The operation led to the apprehension of 02 Indian trawlers with 15 Indian nationals poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna.
09 Jul 2023
Navy seizes 04 poaching trawlers in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 21st June 2023. The operation led to the seizure of 04 Indian trawlers with 22 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters northwest of Delft Island, Jaffna.
22 Jun 2023
Navy nabs 08 individuals for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 08 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during a special operation carried out on 16th June 2023 in the sea area of Mamunai of Veththalakerni, Jaffna. The operation also led to the seizure of 04 dinghies and diving gear used for this illegal act.
17 Jun 2023
Navy apprehends 04 persons engaged in illegal fishing in eastern waters
The Navy apprehended 04 fishermen, along with 04 dinghies and fishing gear, while they were engaging in fishing using unauthorized nets in the lagoon of Kokilai and Jinnapuram sea area on 15th June 2023. The apprehension was made during a dedicated operation carried out by the Navy to prevent illegal fishing practices.
16 Jun 2023
Navy nabs 26 individuals for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 26 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during special operations carried out on 13th and 14th June 2023 in the beach area of Lankapatuna and sea area of Mullaitivu. The operations also led to the seizure of 09 dinghies and diving gear used for these illegal acts.
15 Jun 2023
