Fibre boats from Tamil Nadu are fishing illegally during Kerala's monsoon trawling ban, threatening fish stocks and creating an uneven playing field for compliant operators, the fishing federation said.
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A section of fibre boats from Tamil Nadu is violating Kerala's 52-day monsoon trawling ban by fishing at night, according to the Federation of Fishing Boats and Fishery Industries of Kerala. The federation's general secretary, Joseph Xavier Kalapurackal, said the boats – fitted with twin 50 HP engines – are catching banned fish varieties in offshore areas and that no action has been taken.
Mechanised boat owners are complying with the ban, which runs until July 31, and incurring financial losses. The illegal fishing creates an uneven playing field and risks depleting marine stocks during the spawning season, the federation said. It has asked the state fisheries department to enforce the rules.
The ban, imposed annually during the Southwest monsoon, prohibits mechanised trawling to protect fish breeding. Certain traditional craft are exempt under specific conditions. The federation's complaint points to a recurring pattern of night-time incursions that undermine the conservation measure.
For the fishing industry, the violation means lower catch for compliant operators and potential supply chain disruptions. If the department does not act, the ban's effectiveness for the remainder of the season could be compromised, squeezing availability of key species. Seafood processors and exporters that rely on steady catch volumes may face higher input costs or reduced inventory.
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