Industrial Fleet: The Scandal of Fictitious Senegalese Registration of Ships Reveals

The parliamentary inquiry revealed that 271 ships are registered in Senegal, with 187 used for fishing, industry, research, and training, raising transparency concerns. Mamadou Thiaw, DG of Anam, explained that registration identifies ships but does not attest to their seaworthiness, which is granted via safety permits. Bécaye Diop noted that fishing licenses are issued by the Ministry of Fisheries, with Anam providing technical expertise. The data also shows 258 ship deregistrations, including losses, demolitions, and destructions, emphasizing the need for maritime traceability.