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Labour Shortage Leaves Fishing Trawlers Idle Months After Ban Lifted
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 05:40 AM
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Months after the seasonal fishing ban was lifted, many trawlers remain anchored due to a severe shortage of crew. The labour crunch has halted operations despite the ban's removal.
After the seasonal fishing ban was lifted, many trawlers were expected to resume operations. However, a shortage of available crew has kept the vessels docked at ports.
The labour shortage has made it difficult for owners to hire the required crew, preventing the formation of necessary sailing teams.
As a result, the fleet remains idle, affecting the livelihoods of those linked to the fishing sector and delaying the anticipated economic activity that the ban lift was intended to spark.
The labour shortage has made it difficult for owners to hire the required crew, preventing the formation of necessary sailing teams.
As a result, the fleet remains idle, affecting the livelihoods of those linked to the fishing sector and delaying the anticipated economic activity that the ban lift was intended to spark.