India rolls out an Access Pass system for deep-sea fishing in its EEZ, aiming to boost tuna exports, improve traceability and meet strict EU, US and Japan standards.

A new access pass framework for fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone will be launched by Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh. This initiative aims to provide legal, transparent, and sustainable ...

India's EEZ fishing now requires an Access Pass, enhancing export potential and sustainable marine resource management, launching in Veraval, Gujarat.

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh will launch the Access Pass Framework in Veraval, Gujarat, to grant traditional fishers legal and sustainable access to India's EEZ. The move aims to boost deep-sea ...

The mooring team at Vizhinjam International Seaport on Thursday rescued a sea turtle trapped in an abandoned fishing net near the berth area, officials said. Sharing pictures and videos of the rescue, ...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated MILAN 2026 in Visakhapatnam, highlighting India’s aspiration for an equitable ...

During operations conducted in the dark hours of 18 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 04 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 22 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri ...

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CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take immediate steps to secure the release of 104 Tamil Nadu fishe ...

Tamil Nadu fishermen, who were released from a prison in Sri Lanka, returned to Chennai by flight on Thursday.

Most fishing activity remains limited to 40–50 nautical miles from the coastline, while the vast EEZ, extending from 12 to 200 nautical miles remains underutilised, particularly for high-value species ...

The Cirebon-1 power plant's closure has been postponed, impacting local fishing communities and raising concerns about ...