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Chinese fishing boat runs aground in Philippines

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 13:11

A Chinese fishing boat has run aground on a World Heritage-listed coral reef in the Philippines, roughly 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles) from China`s nearest major landmass, authorities said Tuesday.

Ban on netting savala fish in Kerala

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 16:31

Alarmed by the steep depletion in population of young savala (ribbon) fish off this coast, the fisheries department has ordered a ban on its fishing.

Naval ship rescues fishing boat in Arabian sea

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 13:00

The Navy rescued nine members on board a fishing trawler which developed ingress of water in high seas.

Russian fishing ship capsizes, 20 sailors missing

Last Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 22:40

A Russian fishing vessel has capsized in the Sea of Japan, and emergency officials say 20 Russian and Indonesian crew members are missing.

India, Sri Lanka to ink pact on fishing boundary: Narayanasamy

Last Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 18:41

India and Sri Lanka are close to an agreement on drawing a fishing boundary in Palk Strait to end attacks on fishermen from Tamil Nadu by island navy, Minister of State in PMO V Narayanasamy said.

Hit and run case: Izumo owners to pay Rs 19.5 lakh compensation

Last Updated: Friday, January 25, 2013, 11:07

An understanding on compensation has been reached between representatives of `MV Izumo`, which allegedly rammed a fishing boat, and various unions.

Hit-and-run case: Panamanian-flagged vessel intercepted

Last Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 12:49

A Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel is suspected to have rammed a fishing boat off Beypore in Kozhikode.

Illegal marine fishing continues off Gahirmatha

Last Updated: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 15:20

Unlawful marine fishing activities have been continuing in prohibited area off Gahirmatha in Kendrapara district despite crackdown and vigil maintained by forest officials, police and the coast guard.

Two Pak fishing trawlers seized by BSF

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 21:34

Two Pakistani fishing trawlers entering Indian waters through `disputed` Sir Creek have been seized by the Border Security Force, officials said.

Tamil Nadu: Boat washed ashore identified

Last Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012, 13:34

The Fisheries department identified the mechanised fishing boat, which was washed ashore near Kothandaramar temple off Dhanushkodi coast.

China cautions India against oil exploration in South China Sea

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 22:07

China on Wednesday cautioned India against any "unilateral" attempt to pursue oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea.

Sri Lanka seeks Interpol’s help over fishing trawler attack

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 20:31

Sri Lanka sought Interpol`s help to arrest 14 people involved in carrying out an attack on a fishing trawler carrying asylum seekers to Australia.