The India flagged fishing vessel NOVA (IND.TN.15.MM.4569) was intercepted in UK British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) on 14 February 2022. This vessel was not on the IOTC authorised fishing vessel list and the master of the vessel admitted to fishing in BIOT waters whilst questioned during vessel inspection. 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 30 May 2022 under the name NOVA, India flag and unknown ownership.
