The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has suspended with immediate effect four companies with their corresponding fishing vessels.
The Vessels have been accused of repeated illegal transshipment and other offences. The other offenses include unauthorized transshipment, dumping of fish, fishing in restricted zones and harvesting of juvenile fish
The Vessels have been identified as—Meng Xin 10, (Owners: Nassa Co. Ltd.), Florence 2 (Owners: Akrafi Fisheries), as well as Long Xiang 607 and Long Xiang 608 (Owners: Wannimas Complex Co. Ltd.)
Part of the statement released by the Ministry read: “In accordance with Sections 76(1) and 76(2) of the Fisheries Act, 2002 (Act 625), which empower the Minister to suspend licenses of vessels involved in repeated illegalities, the affected vessels have had their licenses suspended for a period of twelve (12) months, effective 1st April 2025”
The Ministry takes this opportunity to caution all fishing operators—industrial, semi industrial and artisanal—to comply fully with the provisions of the law. Continued violations will attract sanctions including license suspensions, cancellations and legal action
Final press Release-Suspension of Fishing Licences – 1st April 2025
