The Fisheries Ministry has stated that starting October 1, 2024, during the fishing license renewal process, it will ensure that all crew members of the vessel are registered in the registry.
In an announcement issued today, the Ministry stated that to complete the national fishermen's registry as soon as possible, the Ministry will ensure that all crew members of the vessel are registered in the registry during the fishing license renewal process starting October 1, 2024. The Ministry also urged the captain, vessel owner, or the party responsible for operating the vessel to ensure that the crew members of licensed vessels are registered in the registry before October 1.
With the aim of making fishermen recognized by the state, the Ministry launched the [Keyolhu] mobile application on February 16, 2024, to compile a national fishermen's registry. The Fisheries Ministry stated that the information collected through the national fishermen's registry is crucial for optimally designing fisheries development projects and implementing government policies to adequately provide necessary services to fishermen.
The Fisheries Ministry said that it has done a lot of work to complete the registry. In this regard, Ministry employees have contacted responsible parties of fishing vessels, traveled to fishing islands and fish purchasing harbors, and provided information to vessel owners and fishermen on how to register in the registry. It also stated that the Ministry's teams are currently continuing this work.
