Fisheries Minister Fines Fujian Farms GHc240k for Breaches

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has fined Chinese fish farms Fujian Farms GHc240,000 for violating the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146), and the Fisheries Regulations, 2010 (L.I. 1968).

An inspection of the farm exposed multiple violations, including the absence of basic biosecurity protocols, poor sanitation across key operational areas, and inadequate waste management systems.
Other concerns included workers operating without appropriate protective gear, unhygienic fish handling and processing conditions, erosion affecting the broodstock section, and poor water quality, as well as unsafe disposal of dead fish.

The Minister issued a four-week ultimatum for the facility to fully comply with the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146), and the Fisheries Regulations, 2010 (L.I. 1968), warning that “Failure to comply will result in the closure of the facility.”

As part of immediate enforcement measures, Fujian Farms has been ordered to submit a comprehensive corrective action plan within three days and suspend the stocking of new fingerlings until all deficiencies are addressed.

A ten-member task force has also been deployed to the site to oversee operations and ensure strict compliance.

The Ministry has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on non-compliance and indicated that similar inspections will be extended to aquaculture facilities across the country to safeguard public health, protect the environment, and promote sustainable growth in Ghana’s fisheries sector.

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