The reduced quota for fishing came to an end just before the commencement of the shrimp season. As the fishing boats assembled at the pier, they awaited the refueling of diesel, crucial for the upcoming shrimp fishing in Kuwait’s territorial waters starting next Tuesday.
Dhaher Al-Suwayyan, the head of the Kuwaiti Federation of Fishermen, expressed concern to Al-Rai daily as he mentioned that the diesel tanks at Naqat Al-Shamlan and Fahaheel piers remained empty, posing a serious threat to the shrimp season.
He emphasized that unless diesel became available and the quota returned to its previous level, the fishing boats would not be able to set out for their fishing activities.
Al-Suwayyan urged the government to pay attention to the fishing sector and remove hindrances that affect the fishermen, including visa restrictions, fishing restrictions, and stringent laws that favor the consumption of imported fish over fresh fish caught locally.