The India flagged fishing vessel LITTLESHA (IND.TN.15.MM.106) was intercepted in UK British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) on two occasions in 2022. This vessel held no license and was deemed to be engaged in unauthorised operations within the IOTC convention area at the time of interception. LITTLESHA was included in the IOTC IUU Vessel list on 30 May 2022 under the India flag and unknown ownership.