The fisheries department of Andaman and Nicobar Administration has warned owners of mechanised and motorised boats engaged in fishing in shallow waters and has urged them to avoid any fishing operations in non-permitted areas In an official caution notice, the fisheries department has mentioned that mechanised boats registered with the authorised Officer, South Andaman District, are operating in shallow waters which affects the livelihood of small traditional fishermen and is also harmful to the marine environment.
“It has also come to the department’s notice that motorised boats are using ring net in shallow areas of North and Middle Andaman District. These are serious violations of A&N Islands Marine Fishing Regulation and Rules framed thereunder,” the caution notice said.
The owners of mechanised and motorised boats engaged in such activity have been warned by the Department to strictly abide by the provisions of A&N Islands Marine Fishing Regulation and Rules framed thereunder and avoid any fishing operations in the non-permitted areas. “Any violation of the A&N Islands Marine Fishing Regulation and Rules framed thereunder will invite action as deemed fit by the authorised officer, including cancellation of Registration of Fishing Vessel,” the caution notice added.