Australian Fisheries Management Authority

Illegal foreign fishing vessels seized in Australian waters

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The Australian Border Force (ABF) intercepted two foreign fishing vessels in northern Queensland and the Torres Strait over the weekend under a new anti-illegal fishing initiative. Launched last week, Operation Broadstaff is designed to deter, detect and disrupt illegal foreign fishing in Australian waters. On February 14 and 15, during intelligence-led patrols, ABF officers from … Read more

27 foreign nationals arrested for illegal fishing in Australian waters

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On May 14, ABF officers detected and apprehended another Indonesian vessel near Ashmore Reef. Officers boarded and identified 12 crewmembers, six reef fish, 65 kg of salt used to preserve catch, and a variety of fishing equipment. In consultation with AFMA and after consideration of the operational circumstances, authorities seized the fishing equipment and salt, … Read more