IUU Fishing
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar
Navy apprehends 12 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
During search operations on 02nd and 03rd December 2024, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 12 individuals involved in illegal fishing activities in the sea area of Nilaveli and the beach area of Punnayadi in Trincomalee. These activities included the use of unauthorized fishing nets and light coarse fishing techniques. Additionally, the operations resulted in the seizure of four (04) dinghies and one (01) traditional boat.
04 Dec 2024
Navy apprehends 05 persons for engaging in illegal night diving in Mannar
Special search operations conducted by the Navy in the beach vicinities of Vankalai and Silawathurai in Mannar on 13th November 2024 led to the apprehension of 05 suspects who had engaged in illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 1055 illegally harvested sea cucumbers.
14 Nov 2024
Navy apprehends 10 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 10 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Southbar, Mannar on 08th November 2024. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a dinghy (01) used for this illegal activity.
08 Nov 2024
Navy apprehends 04 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Trincomalee
Navy apprehends 06 persons for engaging in illegal night diving in Mannar
A special search operation conducted by the Navy off Pandaraweli, Mannar this morning (01st November 2024) led to the apprehension of 06 suspects who were engaging in illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 01 dinghy and 227 illegally harvested sea cucumbers.
01 Nov 2024
