By Franklin Asare-Donkoh
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has announced the revocation of fishing licences for four industrial trawlers over multiple fishing violations.
Madam Arthur explained that the Fisheries Ministry made the decision after the vessels repeatedly breached Ghana’s fisheries regulations.
Speaking during her turn at the Government Accountability Series organised by the Ministry of Information on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the Minister said the action forms part of broader efforts to promote sustainable and responsible fishing practices within the country’s aquaculture sector.
“We have suspended the licences of four trawlers for multiple regulatory violations. Yesterday and today, the Fishing Enforcement Unit (FEU), led by the Navy, has enforced measures in some of our key fishing ports,” she stated.
She further disclosed that the FEU had arrested individuals illegally dealing in premix fuel on Wednesday morning.
The Minister reaffirmed her Ministry’s commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s fish stock and protecting the livelihoods of artisanal fishers through stricter enforcement of regulations.
“In line with the government’s manifesto commitment, Cabinet has approved the establishment of an inter-ministerial and inter-sectoral technical team to develop Ghana’s national blue economy strategy,” she added.
