Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, stated that measures are being taken in coordination with officials of the Sri Lankan High Commission in Seychelles regarding the seizure and destruction of a foreign fishing vessel within the Seychelles maritime zone.
The vessel, named Ishani-1, had departed from the Wennappuwa Wellamankaraya Fishery Harbour on December 7, 2025, with six Sri Lankan fishermen on board and was taken into custody by Seychelles authorities on December 30, 2025.
It was reported that the vessel was subsequently set on fire and destroyed.
The Deputy Minister said that Sri Lankan authorities have taken note of the official statement issued by the Seychelles security forces and are maintaining close contact with the relevant officials at the Sri Lankan High Commission in Seychelles to closely monitor the situation.
He also noted that necessary consular assistance has already been arranged for the Sri Lankan fishermen who were on board the vessel.
