Infrastructure gaps loom large as Kerala fishermen prepare to venture into international waters
The Union government issues Letters of Authorisation for fishermen to venture into high seas. However, the fishersface challenges such as the high costs of modernising vessels and the shortage of skilled laborers. Guidelines mandate strict adherence to international maritime rules, catch limits, bycatch mitigation strategies, and measures against illegal and unregulated fishing.
The HinduPublished: 17 July 2026
The Union government issues Letters of Authorisation for fishermen to venture into high seas. However, the fishersface challenges such as the high costs of modernising vessels and the shortage of skilled laborers. Guidelines mandate strict adherence to international maritime rules, catch limits, bycatch mitigation strategies, and measures against illegal and unregulated fishing.
