8 Chinese fishing boats captured off S. Korea's west coast for illegal anchoring
The Coast Guard has seized eight Chinese fishing boats in waters off South Korea's west coast for anchoring in the area for an extended period without permission, officials said Tuesday. The Central Regional Coast Guard said it seized the eight Chinese ships on charges of violating the Ship Act and the Public Waters Management and Reclamation Act. The vessels are suspected of illegally remaining…
South Korean authorities seized eight Chinese fishing boats on Tuesday, accusing them of anchoring in the area without permission for an extended period near Yeonpyeong Island, according to the Central Regional Coast Guard. The Coast Guard explained that the vessels violated the Ship Act and the Public Waters Management and Reclamation Act.
Officials seized the eight ships, alleging they had been anchored illegally in waters near the island. Among the seized vessels, three were unmanned, while 10 crew members were on board the remaining four vessels at the time of the operation. The Coast Guard conducted the operation twice, at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., respectively. Plans are underway to escort the vessels and thoroughly investigate whether they were engaged in illegal fishing activities.
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