IUU Fishing
Navy apprehends 17 persons for harvesting sea cucumber illegally in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 17 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber, during separate operations conducted off Nagar Kovil and in the beach area of Kudairippu in Jaffna on 03rd April 2023. The operations also led to the seizure of 3005 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, diving gear and 06 dinghies.
04 Apr 2023
Navy nabs 03 persons in Mannar seas for transferring 12700 sea cucumbers without licence
Navy apprehends person in Mannar seas for transferring dried sea cucumber illegally
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a persons for illegal transferring of dried sea cucumber, during a special operation conducted in the lagoon of Palleimunai, Mannar on 27th March 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of about 230kg of dried sea cucumber, diving equipment and a dinghy.
28 Mar 2023
Navy seizes 02 poaching trawlers in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters this morning (23rd March 2023). The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers with 12 Indian nationals poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Analaitivu and Kovilan, Jaffna.
23 Mar 2023
A person held for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and the Office of Mullaitivu Fisheries Inspector in Thuduwa area, Pulmoddai on 22nd March 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect engaged in illegal fishing without valid pass. Along with the suspect, a dinghy and fishing equipment used for the illegal act were also taken into custody.
23 Mar 2023
Navy apprehends 05 persons for engaging in light-coarse fishing in northern waters
Navy apprehends 02 persons for engaging in light-coarse fishing in Mullaitivu seas
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and the Office of Assistant Director of Fisheries (ADF) in Mullaitivu led to the apprehension of 02 persons who engaged in light-coarse fishing off Alampil, Mullaitivu in the dark hours of 16th March 2023. During the operation, the Navy also seized 02 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for this illegal act.
18 Mar 2023
Navy apprehends 08 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in Mannar
The Navy apprehended 08 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in the sea areas of Silawathura and Vankalai of Mannar, during separate operations carried out in the early hours of 13th March 2023. The special operations also led to seize 814 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, diving gear and 02 dinghies.
14 Mar 2023
Navy seizes 02 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters this morning (12th March 2023). The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers with 16 Indian nationals poaching in Sri Lankan waters northeast of Veththalakeni and off the Analativu Island.
12 Mar 2023
Navy apprehends 53 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended 53 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations carried out in Achchanakulam of Mannar, Pungudutivu of Jaffna, Narivilkulam of Mannar, seas off the Palaitivu Island, Kalmunai Point and northeast of the island from 09th to 15th February 2022. Along with the suspects, 13 dinghies, 01 fishing trawler, fishing gear, illegally caught fish, sea cucumber and conch shells were taken into naval custody.
16 Feb 2023
