The Interior Ministry announced that as part of ongoing efforts to address violations related to fishing practices and tools, and to ensure fishermen’s compliance with laws and regulations, the Coast Guard seized a boat carrying four Asians in possession of shrimp caught using banned bottom trawl nets (karaf), in violation of Ministerial Resolution No. (205) of 2018 prohibiting bottom trawling.
The Coast Guard explained that the seized boat was found in violation of several other requirements, including covering its registration plates, lacking an Automatic Identification System (AIS) device, safety equipment, and legal documentation related to the vessel and crew. The violations also included fishing without a licence and sailing in a marine survey zone without taking necessary precautions. Legal procedures are being taken to refer the case to the Public Prosecution.
The Coast Guard urged all seagoers to comply with the regulations prohibiting the use of banned fishing methods and equipment, in order to protect fish stocks and preserve the marine environment.
