The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has announced the suspension of licences for four industrial trawlers following multiple regulatory breaches.
The suspension forms part of ongoing enforcement efforts by the Ministry to ensure compliance within the fishing industry and protect Ghana’s marine resources.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, August 6, the Minister stated, “We have suspended licences of four trawlers for multiple regulatory violations.”
She explained that the operation was led by the Fisheries Enforcement Unit (FEU), which comprises the Ghana Navy, the Marine Police, and local community-based enforcement committees.
The Ministry has pledged to sustain enforcement actions as part of broader reforms to ensure sustainable fishing practices, protect the livelihoods of artisanal fishers, and preserve Ghana’s marine ecosystem.