The Federation of Kuwaiti Fishermen has expressed profound dismay over the ongoing challenges unfolding within the Kuwait Sea in the form of persistent vulnerability of Kuwaiti fishing vessels to acts of plunder and piracy within Kuwait’s exclusive economic waters.
The federation has urged for swift resolution to this perilous situation and conveyed its concerns in a statement yesterday to the concerned authorities, reports Al-Jarida daily.
The federation revealed that three Kuwaiti fishing trawlers were looted, underscoring the pattern of organized plunder designed to induce fear among Kuwaiti fishermen and coerce many of them to halt their fishing activities.
The federation hopes the plight of the fishermen would resonate with higher leadership, resulting in the provision of adequate protection for them while operating within economic waters.
Emphasizing its cause, the federation informed that it had formally communicated with relevant authorities by dispatching official letters, pleading for a reinforcement of security checkpoints to safeguard Kuwaiti economic waters and provide protection for the fishermen who encounter harrowing experiences at sea, contributing to the assurance of marine food security.
The federation stressed that should losses persist due to piracy and robbery, a considerable number of fishing license holders would cease their fishing endeavors.
The federation made a direct appeal to officials, urging them to decisively curtail the incursion of poaching activities within Kuwait’s economic waters, as delineated by Amiri Decree No. 317/2014, thereby highlighting the extensive theft operations, which not only result in stealing catch but also equipment, navigation instruments, and personal belongings, including mobile phones and money.
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