16 Jan 2008: Illegal fishing vessel found in Ross Sea

An RNZAF patrol carrying out surveillance against illegal fishing in the Ross Sea yesterday saw the Triton-1 120 nautical miles within the area managed by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources… “It’s detection is of very great concern. New Zealand is committed to combating illegal unreported and unregulated fishing in the Southern Ocean”… Response action includes the banning of trade in fish from the vessel and refusing access to members’ ports for the vessel …