Illegal fishing vessels seized in Australia

Published 2024년 8월 13일

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Australian Border Force and Australian Fisheries Management Authority successfully intercepted four illegal Indonesian fishing vessels near Augustus Island, seizing over 700 kilogrammes of sea cucumber, 2,350 kilogrammes of salt, and destroying three of the vessels at sea. Operation Leedstrum has been established to increase the ABF's presence in the region, with a goal of detecting and intercepting illegal fishing activities. So far, this operation has led to the apprehension and prosecution of 10 Indonesian fishermen this financial year, building on the 22 apprehensions and 75 prosecutions of the previous financial year. The authorities have warned that those engaging in illegal fishing in Australian waters will face significant penalties, including loss of catch, equipment, and potential imprisonment.

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Illegal fishing vessels seized in Australia. The Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) can confirm the successful interception of four illegal Indonesian fishing vessels near Augustus Island in north-west Western Australia. On Tuesday 6 August 2024, an Australian Defence Vessel (ADV), in partnership with Maritime Border Command (MBC), intercepted the vessels following a report from a local business. A total of 33 adult males were identified across the vessels. MBC is a multi-agency task force utilising Australian Border Force (ABF) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) assets. Officers boarded and inspected the vessels, before consulting with AFMA who advised on the apprehensions of crew and vessels. The officers seized over 700 kilogrammes of sea cucumber, 2,350 kilogrammes of salt (for processing), four kilogrammes of shark fin, four kilogrammes of sea urchin, and a large quantity of fishing equipment from the vessels. Three of the ...

Source: Fish Focus