THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state has imposed a trawling ban from midnight of June 9. The ban on trawling is 52 days from June 9 to July 31 midnight. Only one carrier boat with inboard vessels will be allowed during the trawling ban period.

By the evening of June 9, the Marine Enforcement and Coastal Police must ensure that all trawling boats have been moved from the sea to a safe location. Strict legal action will be taken against boats violating the ban on trawling. The meeting was chaired by Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian.

Guidelines for fish handling in harbors and landing centers in the context of Covid will also apply during the trawling ban period.