Tag: illegal fishing

Thursday, September 7th 2023 - 11:14 UTC
US accuses China of IUU fishing; Beijing hits back, “a complete political manipulation”

Beijing described the US' designation of China for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as “a complete political manipulation”. Last week the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its 2023 Report to Congress on Improving International Fisheries Management, in which the US designated China as one of the seven nations and entities for IUU fishing.
Wednesday, May 3rd 2023 - 11:26 UTC
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.
Wednesday, May 3rd 2023 - 10:46 UTC
South Atlantic Fisheries Enforcement with the Falkland Islands Maritime Authority

Without effective enforcement at sea, impunity and associated unlawful activities in the waters around the Falkland Islands threaten not just wider ocean conservation but the responsible management and value of the natural resources.
Monday, May 1st 2023 - 10:15 UTC
Fisheries Patrol Vessel Lilibet formally handed over to the Falklands Government

On Wednesday 26 April the brand new Fishery Patrol Vessel, FPV Lilibet was formally handed over to the Falkland Islands Government and will assume her duties on Monday 1 May 2023.
Monday, February 20th 2023 - 10:36 UTC
US Coast Guard unit arrives in Uruguay

US Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Stone arrived Sunday in Uruguay as part of her South Atlantic tour to reduce illicit maritime activity and conduct joint exercises with Uruguay's Navy. The vessel's deployment seeks to develop partnerships and increase US interoperability with South American nations to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
Thursday, February 16th 2023 - 20:54 UTC
Ecuador and Peru fighting a losing battle with China on giant squid fishing in the southeast Pacific

Giant squid, squid or Dosidicus gigas, measures up to 3 meters in length and can reach 50 kilos in weight. It is one of the main species of the southeastern Pacific Ocean and at the same time it is one of the species with the greatest commercial pressure in the world. Thousands of tons are extracted every month, a large part, from the international waters located off the seas of Ecuador, Peru and Chile. The main player behind that voracious appetite is China: it has a declared fleet of 671 ships.
Monday, January 16th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Chilean navy reports some 100 jiggers have crossed from the Pacific to the South Atlantic

Over a hundred jiggers have crossed from the Pacific to the Atlantic through the Magellan Strait reports the Chilean navy responsible for monitoring and safe navigation along the waterway.
Monday, December 19th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Strong reaction from Argentine squid industry against some Patagonia ports willing to service Chinese fleet

A strong reaction from the Argentine squid industry following news published in Buenos Aires media indicated some Patagonian port were considering, and could be prepared to service the Chinese jigger fleet operating in mile 201 of the Argentine EEZ.
Monday, December 12th 2022 - 18:29 UTC
US sanctions Chinese companies and owners for human rights abuses and illegal fishing

United States imposed sanctions on Chinese companies, including Nasdaq-listed Pingtan Marine Enterprises, Ltd., over what Washington says are human rights abuses linked to Beijing's illegal fishing.
Monday, December 5th 2022 - 09:58 UTC
Jiggers have started crossing from the Pacific to the Atlantic, reports Chilean Navy

The Chilean Navy said it is keeping track of the international fishing fleet (mostly jiggers), transiting through the Magellan Strait from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean which started in November.