Chinese trawlers fined for being in SA waters illegally

Indian Ocean, IUU fishing, Maritime Security 1 Minute

The maritime security component of the Department of Environment Affairs, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) notched up a major protection success earlier this month when six Chinese fishing trawlers were fined after illegally entering South African waters.

DEFF announced the success via a statement which did not give details of the fine amount or name the foreign fishing trawlers.

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Source: defenceweb.co.za

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