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Uniform ban on fishing by all deep sea fishing vessels in Indian EEZ beyond the territorial waters on the East Coast and West Coast.
Applicable to:
All Mercantile Marine Departments
Effective Date:
2017-03-22
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Uniform Ban on Fishing
A uniform ban on fishing by all deep sea fishing vessels in Indian EEZ beyond the territorial waters on the East Coast and West Coast has been imposed.
- Duration: From 15th April to 15th July 2017 (both days inclusive) for both years (2017 and 2018)
- Exemptions: Non-registered units shall be excepted from this temporary fishing ban within territorial waters
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All fishing vessels are advised to comply with this order and avoid fishing during the specified period.
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in legal actions as per the Fisheries Act, 1897.
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