Archive · 20 Nov 2025
India Allows Deep-Sea Fishing, Boosting Vizag's Exports
The Indian government has given permission for fishermen in Visakhapatnam to go fishing in deeper waters, which will help them catch more fish and sell them to other countries.
This is good news for the fishermen because some of them were going too far and getting into trouble.
Now, they just need to be careful and follow some safety rules.
Central government allows fishing beyond territorial waters up to 200 nautical miles
Decision to boost marine exports and provide a level playing field for local fishermen
Previously, only longliners targeting tuna and imported boats had access to the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
Fishermen celebrate the move, which could help combat reduced fish availability due to industrial pollution
Officials emphasize safety measures, including transponders, GPS, and fire extinguishers
- Who
- Indian fishermen, particularly those in Visakhapatnam
- What
- Allowed to fish in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
- When
- Recently, with the central government's decision
- Where
- In the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) up to 200 nautical miles from the coast
- Why
- To boost marine exports and provide a level playing field for local fishermen
Fishermen's Perspective
Officials' Perspective
Access to EEZ
Fishermen's Perspective
Welcome the move as an opportunity for survival and expansion
Officials' Perspective
- Territorial Waters Limit
- 12 nautical miles from the coast
- Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Limit
- 200 nautical miles from the coast
- Previously Allowed Fishing
- Only longliners targeting tuna and imported boats
- Pollution Impact
- Reduced fish availability in coastal waters
- Safety Measures
- Transponders, GPS, fire extinguishers