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Hans India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Coast braces for monsoon fishing ban
Mangaluru: Starting June 1, a 61-day ban on mechanised fishing has taken effect along the coasts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, lasting until July 31. This annual restriction enforced under the Karnataka Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1986, aims to protect marine life during the breeding season and coincides with hazardous sea conditions brought by the monsoon. Only traditional boats with engines up to 10 horsepower are permitted to operate. Sources say that violators face strict penalties, including fines and a year-long suspension of tax-free diesel privileges. While the ban halts fishing operations, boat owners and fishermen remain active. The downtime is used to dock vessels, haul them ashore, and perform essential repairs and maintenance on boats and nets, preparing for the post-monsoon season. This work ensures that equipment is ready when fishing resumes, maintaining the industry's operational backbone despite the temporary halt. With fishing activities paused, thousands of labourers from other states, who work at ports such as Mangaluru and Malpe, are returning to their native regions. These workers, primarily involved in fish handling, loading, and unloading, have either already departed or are in the process of leaving, marking the end of the fishing season. The fishing industry in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada has faced one of its toughest seasons in recent years. Sources claim that a significant drop in fish catches forced approximately 60% of boats to halt operations mid-season to avoid further financial strain. The situation was exacerbated by a recent cyclone, which stranded boats and led to port congestion. Authorities have now granted a brief extension beyond the May 31 deadline to allow these vessels to unload their catches safely.
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Coastal Karnataka Braces for Monsoon Fishing Ban
Mangaluru: Starting June 1, a 61-day ban on mechanised fishing has taken effect along the coasts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, lasting until July 31. This annual restriction, enforced under the Karnataka Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1986, aims to protect marine life during the breeding season and coincides with hazardous sea conditions brought by the monsoon. Only traditional boats with engines up to 10 horsepower are permitted to operate. Sources say that violators face strict penalties, including fines and a year-long suspension of tax-free diesel privileges. While the ban halts fishing operations, boat owners and fishermen remain active. The downtime is used to dock vessels, haul them ashore, and perform essential repairs and maintenance on boats and nets, preparing for the post-monsoon season. This work ensures that equipment is ready when fishing resumes, maintaining the industry's operational backbone despite the temporary halt. With fishing activities paused, thousands of labourers from other states, who work at ports such as Mangaluru and Malpe, are returning to their native regions. These workers, primarily involved in fish handling, loading, and unloading, have either already departed or are in the process of leaving, marking the end of the fishing season. The fishing industry in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada has faced one of its toughest seasons in recent years. Sources claim that a significant drop in fish catches forced approximately 60% of boats to halt operations mid-season to avoid further financial strain. The situation was exacerbated by a recent cyclone, which stranded boats and led to port congestion. Authorities have now granted a brief extension beyond the May 31 deadline to allow these vessels to unload their catches safely.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Time of India
Ban on mechanised fishing during monsoon
Udupi: As per the Karnataka Marine Fishing Regulation Act and a notification issued by the state govt, all mechanised fishing activities are prohibited from June 1 to July 31, a total of 61 days, during the monsoon season. This ban applies to fishing using any type of nets or equipment by mechanised boats and traditional boats fitted with inboard or outboard engines exceeding 10hp. However, motorised boats with engines up to 10hp and traditional/non-motorised boats are permitted to engage in coastal fishing during this period. All fishermen are also strictly instructed to comply with any adverse weather warnings issued during this time. In view of the ban, all boats must compulsorily return to port by May 31. Legal action will be initiated against any boats attempting to enter the port after this date. Any fishing vessels or fishermen found violating the govt's ban will be penalised under the Karnataka Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1986. Additionally, they will be disqualified from receiving subsidised diesel at the designated delivery points for a period of a year. The department of fisheries' joint director's office has issued a notification urging all coastal fishermen to strictly adhere to this order.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Karnataka announces 61-day monsoon fishing ban from June 1
Representative Image UDUPI: The Karnataka government has announced a ban on mechanised fishing along the state's coast from June 1 to July 31 under the Karnataka Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1986. The 61-day prohibition aims to protect marine biodiversity during the monsoon season and support fish breeding cycles. According to the notification, the ban applies to all fishing activities carried out using mechanised boats and traditional boats fitted with inboard or outboard engines exceeding 10 horsepower. However, traditional or non-motorised boats and motorised boats with engines up to 10 HP are permitted to operate during this period. The state's Department of Fisheries has instructed all mechanised boats to return to port by May 31. Any vessels attempting to operate or dock after this deadline will face legal action, and violators will be disqualified from receiving subsidised diesel for one year at official delivery centres. Fishermen have also been advised to strictly comply with weather advisories issued during the monsoon. The Joint Director's Office of the Fisheries Department has urged coastal fishing communities to fully adhere to the directive.
