BENEDICTA (IND-TN-15-MM-7325) was observed fishing illegally without a licence within British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) waters and has been inspected twice in 2022. It was first inspected by the BIOT authorities on 6 April 2022. It was boarded and inspected on 21 and 22 September 2022. The vessel did not submit a transit report prior to entry into BIOT waters; it had no VMS present onboard. Species identified from hold inspections included IOTC managed species, yellowfin tuna (Tunnus albacore) and other tuna species on top of ice packed fish. This vessel was IOTC IUU listed on 10 May 2023 whilst flagged to India and under ownership of PAUL SURGEN J.
Not on Record of Authorised Vessels (RAV). Fishing in coastal state waters without authorization. Incorrect makings. Contravention of IOTC CMMs (e.g. VMS).
