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Whilst operating as the YONGDING the ATLANTIC WIND was arrested in Cape Verde in 2015. The vessel had been the subject of an INTERPOL Purple Notice, and listed as an IUU vessel by a number of international organisations for illegally targeting toothfish in the Antarctic.

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FISH-i Africa Is Proving That Coastal Countries Can Halt Large-Scale Illegal Fishing.

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FISH-i Africa comprises the East African coastal states of Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia and the United Republic of Tanzania.

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FISH-i Africa is a pioneer endeavour proving that, despite limited capacity, coastal countries can halt large-scale illegal fishing.

Uniting eight East African coastal countries along the Western Indian Ocean, an unprecedented alliance is showing that regional cooperation, coupled with dedicated data analysis and technical expertise can stop illegal catch getting to market, and prevent criminal fishers pursuing their lucrative business unhindered.

Sharing vessel data real-time and accessing satellite tracking expertise, FISH-i Africa is a Task Force that enables authorities to identify and act against large-scale illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing.

The aim is to build a robust and effective mechanism to catalyse enforcement actions and ultimately to secure a sustainable end to illegal fishing in the Western Indian Ocean.