Angola joins the regional effort to combat IUU fishing

The fishing vessel 'Ray', previously known by the names 'Kily', 'Constant' and 'Tropic' is being detained by the Angolan Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries due to its listing as an IUU fishing vessel by two Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs).  The Ministry has requested more information in relation to the vessel in order to complete the on-going investigation. The vessel is currently in the port of Luanda, having sailed there from Singapore to collect her Angolan fishing license.

In March, the TM Foundation noted that the IUU listed vessel had changed name, flag and owner. The vessel was formerly known as 'Kily', 'Constant' and 'Tropic' and has previously been flagged to South Africa and Equatorial Guinea. The vessel transmitted the name 'Ray' and flag 'Belize' from its AIS ... Read more...