"More than 477 fishing vessels, port infrastructure facilities and administrative buildings have been damaged," Hamzeh Rostampour, head of the Iranian Fisheries Organization and deputy minister of agriculture said, APA's Tehran bureau reports, citing ILNA.
The deputy minister said that 15 Iranian fishermen were killed during the recent war.
He noted that more than 500 fishing vessels, including gasoline- and diesel-powered boats, traditional wooden vessels and ships, were targeted in various ports, including Qeshm, Jask, Abu Musa and Bushehr. Some of these vessels were partially damaged, while others were completely destroyed.
According to Rostampour, the extent of the material damage is being assessed by the relevant authorities.
He also said that a new maritime procedure is being developed to reduce the risks faced by the fishing fleet and prevent vessels from being concentrated in one location amid ongoing tensions in Iran's southern ports and the Strait of Hormuz.
Rostampour added that this operational approach would allow fishing vessels to operate more safely, ensure the continuation of fishing in distant waters and prevent disruptions to the country's seafood supply and food security.
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