Sri Vijaya Puram, May 22: The Directorate of Fisheries, A&N Administration, has informed all stakeholders of the fishing community that, as per the prevailing provisions for operation of fishing vessels in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), all motorized fishing vessels having an overall length of 24 meters and above, and all mechanized fishing vessels, are required to obtain an Access Pass for carrying out fishing operations in the EEZ. Further, motorized fishing vessels exclusively engaged in fishing of tuna and tuna-like species are also eligible for issuance of Access Passes.
The Access Pass is issued through the ReALCraft Portal after verification of vessel documents and seaworthiness, and is essential for ensuring lawful fishing operations, monitoring, surveillance, safety compliance, and conservation measures in the EEZ.
In this regard, the Directorate of Fisheries, in coordination with the Fisheries Survey of India (FSI), Sri Vijaya Puram Base, will be organizing an Access Pass Application Saturation Camp at Fish Landing Centre (FLC), Junglighat on 23/05/2026 at 10 am to ensure complete coverage of Access Passes for all left-out eligible fishing vessels.
During the camp, the Department shall facilitate on-the-spot handholding support to boat owners and fishers for submission of Access Pass applications through the ReALCraft Portal, including assistance in verification and uploading of required documents.
All owners/operators of eligible mechanized fishing vessels and motorized fishing vessels engaged in tuna and tuna-like fishing activities, who have not yet obtained the Access Pass, are requested to attend the camp along with relevant vessel documents for availing the facility.
The Department appeals to the fishing community to actively participate in the campaign and complete the Access Pass formalities within the stipulated time to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework governing fishing operations in the EEZ. For further information and queries, the fishermen/boat owners may contact Shri. Hemanto Kirtonia, In-Charge, FLC Junglighat, Ph. 9474260973.