IUU Fishing

27 persons engaged in illegal fishing held in Eastern seas

The Eastern Naval Command, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Poonadi in Serunuwara, Kokkuthuduwai in Mullaitivu and Boulder Point in Trincomalee in the past two weeks, had apprehended twenty seven (27) persons engaged in illegal fishing.

13 Aug 2020

Navy apprehends 15 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Eastern seas

Sri Lanka Navy has been conducting regular operations for the prevention of illegal fishing practices which adversely impact legitimate commercial fishers as well as marine ecosystem. During similar search operations conducted in

29 Jul 2020

Twenty seven (27) persons apprehended by Navy for engaging in illegal fishing

Sri Lanka Navy which conduct regular patrols to preserve the marine resources around the island, apprehended 27 persons who engaged in illegal fishing, along with banned nets and other fishing gear, during the search operations carried out in the Eastern Naval Command from 18th to 23rd July 2020.

24 Jul 2020

Two persons with a suspicious craft apprehended by Navy

SL Navy apprehended two persons with a suspicious craft during a search operation conducted in the sea area off Nagarkovil, at night on 22nd July 2020.

23 Jul 2020

Navy apprehends 03 persons with explosives used for fishing

The Navy apprehended 03 persons with explosive items, during a search conducted in Palaviya, Kilinochchi on 20th June 2020.

21 Jul 2020

Navy apprehends person engaged in illegal fishing and four banned nets

Navy apprehended a person who engaged in illegal fishing in the seas off Elephant Point in Trincomalee and 04 banned fishing nets casted in the Batticoloa lagoon.

19 Jul 2020

Navy apprehends person for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber

The Navy apprehended a person with illegally harvested sea cucumber in the beach area of Arippu, Silawathura on 18th July 2020.

19 Jul 2020

Navy apprehends 47 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Eastern seas

The Navy apprehended 47 persons who engaged in illegal fishing in the sea area of Foul Point in Trincomalee on 17th July 2020.

18 Jul 2020

Navy apprehends 14 persons for engaging in illegal fishing with unauthorized nets

The Navy, during a patrol in the sea area of Salpeyaru on 16th July 2020, apprehended 14 persons who engaged in illegal fishing with unauthorized nets. Along with these 14 persons 03 dinghies were also seized by the Navy.

17 Jul 2020

Navy holds fifteen persons and two dinghies engaged in illegal fishing

Fifteen (15) persons who engaged in illegal fishing using banned nets and two dinghies were apprehended by Navy during a search operation carried out in the seas off Valalthottam area in Trincomalee, on 15th July 2020.

16 Jul 2020