IUU Fishing
Navy apprehends 15 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern and eastern waters
Special operations conducted by the Navy off Lankapatuna, Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee and Chalai sea areas on 25th and 26th August 2023, led to the apprehension of 15 persons who were using unauthorized fishing nets to catch fish and engaging in light-coarse fishing. During these operations, the Navy also held 06 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for these illegal acts.
28 Aug 2023
Navy nabs 08 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 08 persons for engaging in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets, during a search operation conducted off Kallarawa, Trincomalee on 21st August 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for this illegal act.
22 Aug 2023
Navy takes hold of poaching trawler in Sri Lankan waters
Navy apprehends 10 persons engaged in illegal fishing in Trincomalee
The Navy apprehended 10 individuals on 03rd and 04th August 2023 in Nilaweli and Lankapatuna in Trincomalee, while they were engaging in illegal fishing activities. During these search operations, the Navy also held illegally caught fish, 116 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, 03 dinghies and diving gear.
05 Aug 2023
Navy apprehends 03 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
A search operation conducted by the Navy off Kokilai, Pulmude on 27th July 2023, led to the apprehension of 03 persons who were engaging in illegal fishing activities. During this operation, the Navy also held 01 dinghy, a stock of illegally caught fish and unauthorized fishing gear used for the illegal act.
28 Jul 2023
Navy apprehends 19 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
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
