The India flagged fishing vessel, ST MARYS (INDTN15MM3793), was intercepted in UK British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) on 23 February 2023. This vessel was not on the IOTC RAV but was operating in coastal state waters without authorization and in contravention of IOTC CMMs (e.g. no VMS, no logbook, prohibited fishing gear). Hence, the vessel was deemed to be engaged in unauthorised operations within the IOTC convention area. This vessel was included in the IOTC IUU Vessel list on 23 May 2024 under the name ST MARYS, India flag and ownership of REJIN.
Not on Record of Authorised Vessels (RAV). Fishing in closed area. Fishing in Coastal State's waters without authorization. Contravention of IOTC CMMs (e.g. VMS).
