Chile keeps track of the Chinese jigger fleet crossing from the Atlantic to the Pacific

The Chilean Navy and the country's National Fisheries Service, Sernapesca, reported that they are keeping track of the “devastating” Chinese fleet sailing from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans and currently sailing north along the Chilean coast line, after ending its squid season. The Navy and Sernapesca expect some 450 Chinese vessels to make the crossing and then head north. Sernapesca director Soledad Tapia, and Commander Fernando Gallegos, head of Directemar said that tracking also includes a satellite monitoring to ensure Chilean EEC. “So far we have not detected any illegal fishing activities in our EEC, but the navy is on a 24/7 vigilance to protect marine resources,” explained Commander Gallegos. Sernapesca director, Soledad Tapia added that the Chinese fleet usually begins sailing Pacific north along the Chilean coast in mid May, after crossing the Magellan Strait, but June is the great month when the approximately 450 vessels abandon the Atlantic. Ms Tapia said the ...