New approach from the Fisheries Department

This is a new approach taken by the new authorities to increase transparency in the fisheries sector.”In order to achieve transparent governance, the Ministry of Fisheries, Maritime Affairs and Port Infrastructure, through the Directorate of Fisheries Protection and Monitoring (Dpsp), proactively informs the public about the number of fishing vessels boarded and the amount of fines to be paid to the Public Treasury.», meaning the ministry’s press release, read out by “Bes Bi”.

The department headed by Fatou Diouf intends to inform the DPSP of the actions taken in order toEffectively combating unreported and unregulated illegal fishing (IUU) and, above all, protecting fishery resources in Senegalese watersTo put words into action, the department head said “From January to July 2024, 24 fishing vessels were boarded for illegal activities such as fishing in restricted areas, illegal transshipment of fishery products, unauthorized fishing, boarding without a fishing license, and illegal fishing and possession of cash.».