Business News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s industrial trawler fleet has been forced to remain docked, with vessels idle at the port since February 3, following what operators describe as unfavourable fishing allocations at sea. Four fishing trawlers suspended for violations - Emelia ArthurPreviously, trawlers operated in wider areas, hauling up to 60 metric tonnes across West African waters. With vessels grounded, fishmongers cannot buy stock, and communities reliant on the sector are facing mounting economic strain. The Industrial Trawlers Association is calling for a review of the allocations, urging regulators to reconsider the restrictions and allow vessels to return to more productive fishing grounds. Without such adjustments, the group warns, Ghana’s industrial fishing sector risks deeper economic and social fallout.

Source: GhanaWeb February 14, 2026 14:53 UTC