Fight against illegal fishing: The government of Peru will implement a satellite system for foreign vessels

Published 2024년 9월 26일

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Peru's Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has introduced new regulations to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, particularly targeting foreign-flagged vessels in Peruvian waters. This includes the mandatory use of a Satellite Tracking System (SISESAT) to monitor fishing activities, with data transmitted every 10 minutes. Foreign vessels entering Peruvian ports are also required to submit a 12-month satellite positioning report and face inspections to ensure compliance. These measures aim to safeguard Peru's marine life, including tuna and giant squid, from illegal fishing and climate change. Non-compliant vessels and suspicious fishing activities will be reported to international organizations.

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The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) of Peru has implemented new regulations to strengthen the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. These measures are aimed especially at foreign-flagged fishing vessels operating in waters near the country. In this regard, the Government announced the implementation of the Satellite Tracking System (SISESAT). “When entering our maritime space for different activities such as repairs, crew changes, provisions or any other reason, they will have to install our Satellite Tracking System (SISESAT) or otherwise homologate it with the one they already have, so that we can identify and control the exact location of these vessels,” said the Minister of Production, Sergio González. In addition, the head of the portfolio indicated that this regulation would seek to prevent and avoid illegal fishing, and is basically aimed at establishing specific conditions for foreign vessels that fish outside our 200 miles. SISESAT is a vessel ...

Source: Apnoticias