India flagged vessel, YAHOVA NICY, was fishing illegally without a licence within BIOT waters and has been inspected in BIOT twice in 2022. It was remotely inspected on 7 April 2022 due to covid. boarded and inspected on 10 September 2022. The vessel did not submit a transit report prior to entry into BIOT waters. The vessel did not have VMS present onboard or a national logbook. Fish and fishing gear were found on the vessel upon boarding and inspection. Species identified from hold inspections included IOTC managed species, yellowfin tuna (Tunnus albacares) and other Tuna like species in the hold. This vessel was IOTC IUU listed on 10 May 2023 whilst flagged to India and under ownership of NITHIN S/O SESADIMAI.
Not on Record of Authorised Vessels (RAV). Fishing in coastal state waters without authorization. Incorrect makings. Contravention of IOTC CMMs (e.g. VMS).
