On 11 September 2022 British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) authorities boarded and inspected the vessel, SHARJI AMMA (INDTN15MM6176). The vessel was not on the current IOTC Record of Authorised Vessels and was unauthorised to fish. The vessel was fishing illegally without a licence within BIOT waters with catch consisting of IOTC managed species such as Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis). The vessel did not submit a transit report prior to entry into BIOT waters. This vessel was IOTC IUU listed on 10 May 2023 whilst flagged to India and under ownership of S/O STEPHEN.
Not on Record of Authorised Vessels (RAV). Fishing in coastal state waters without authorization. Incorrect makings. Contravention of IOTC CMMs (e.g. VMS).
