MARIYAL (INDTN15MM6756) was inspected by a British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) patrol vessel on 2 March 2023 within the UK BIOT EEZ. Vessel inspection uncovered the use of illegal gear types, fishing without authorisation, deliberate defacing of vessel markings and contravention of multiple IOTC CMMs (such as a lack of logbook and VMS system). MARIYAL (INDTN15MM6756) was included in the IOTC IUU vessel list on 23rd May 2024 whilst flagged to India and under the ownership of B. Varghese Raj S/O Babians.
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).
