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Trawler detected while fishing illegally
Within the framework of the “zero tolerance” policy against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, the Argentine State continued to strengthen control and permanent monitoring in the Argentine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) through the operational presence of the Argentine Naval Prefecture and the use of technology for the surveillance and detection of foreign vessels in violation. Through control operations carried out by the Force and the analysis of information processed by the Argentine Naval Prefecture's Coast Guard System, the 'Playa de Galicia' was detected operating in the area adjacent to the EEZ since April 13, 2026, carrying out maneuvers consistent with illegal fishing. The vessel initially arrived in an area located approximately 232 nautical miles from Punta Redonda, Buenos Aires Province, where it remained operating until April 21. Subsequently, it moved to a new operating area further south. On May 18, the fishing vessel entered Argentina's Exclusive Economic Zone twice. During the first entry, it maintained average speeds of approximately six knots. However, during a second incursion, the records showed average speeds of approximately 4.5 knots and movements consistent with trawling operations. The situation was confirmed through analysis of reports issued by the vessel's AIS and processed by the Coast Guard System, verifying that the vessel entered approximately 107 meters into Argentine maritime territory during the last incursion. The comprehensive analysis of the information obtained reveals that the speed, displacement, and maneuver records before, during, and after the second incursion show patterns consistent with fishing operations, in presumed violation of Law No. 24,922 of the Federal Fisheries Regime, in accordance with the guidelines established in Provision No. 20/2026 of the Undersecretariat of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries. Report with video: https://www.0223.com.ar/nota/2026-5-21-11-55-0-tolerancia-cero-prefectura-detecto-un-nuevo-buque-extranjero-en-la-zona-argentina
Falklands fines Spanish trawler for failing to make a fish end report
A Falkland Islands Summary Court acting Justice of Peace Andrew Brownlee and Leeann Harris handed out a conditional discharge for eighteen months to the Spanish fishing captain, Oscar Gomez, while fining his company, Pesquerias Marinenses SA, a total of £5,000, plus court costs of £150. Mr Gomez was also ordered to pay £150 costs. Both parties had pleaded guilty to two charges: one of failing to make a fish end report to the Directory of Fisheries and the other of failing to give seventy-two hours notice of their intention to leave the Falkland Islands Fishing Zone. Observations made by the Fisheries Department using their own vessel tracking system had twice indicated that the "Playa de Galicia" was outside the zone by distances of 283 and 318 metres respectively. Further calculations by the British Hydrographic Office had indicated that the vessel was proceeding at a speed of 3 knots, indicating that it was fishing at the time. The fishing company said that the distances quoted were not great and that due to a possible error in its calibration, the sealed positioning unit on the vessel had not indicated a departure from the Falkland Islands Fishing Zone and therefore it had not been felt necessary to make the required reports. Nevertheless the Company and the ship’s captain accepted the Fisheries Department’s ruling and pleaded guilty. When ordered to return to Stanley, the vessel had done so immediately and the Captain had freely given whatever assistance that the Fisheries Department required in terms of documentation. The vessel’s log book also supported the Captain’s belief that his vessel had not left the zone. The bench therefore accepted the defence assertion that what had occurred was a “simple mistake” without any intentionality. (PN)
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