14 fishing vessels sacked from Ghana’s waters for failing to comply with regulations
Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Moses Anim has revealed that about 14 fishing vessels have departed Ghana’s territorial waters for failing to comply with the country’s fishing regulations. Mr Anim said the Ministry together with the Fisheries Commission conducted a survey on all fleets, which revealed that a significant number of trawlers operating […]
Concern over proliferation of foreign-owned industrial fishing vessels on Ghana’s waters
The Centre for Maritime Law and Security, ‘CEMLAWS’, has expressed concern over the proliferation of foreign-owned industrial fishing vessels on Ghana’s territorial waters, contrary to regulations governing the fisheries sector. CEMLAWS said although it is illegal for foreign-owned vessels to fish in Ghana, many fishing vessels flying the Ghana flag are owned by foreigners, with […]
