Naval Aviation Operation Allows to Locate 21 Foreign Fishers North of Rapa Nui
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The Chinese-flagged fishers were detected in tuna mining operations north of Rapa Nui during an aerial inspection by the Navy.
The boats were monitored by a deployment of the P-3 "Orion" aircraft more than 1,400 kilometers from the coast, operating outside the Exclusive Economic Zone but within the Chilean surveillance area, mainly oriented towards the capture of jibia.
From a low-rise overflight, the crew used sensors and radio to locate and document 21 ships, with background for future sanctions.
The Navy carried out an Ocean Fisheries Control Operation (OFPO), where it managed to detect in an extensive high seas area north of Rapa Nui a fleet of 70 foreign fishers dedicated to the extraction of swordfish, tuna and giant squid. According to the institution, that area is located outside the [...]
Chile combined P-3 ACH Orion, frigate and tug to capture foreign fishing fleet in international waters north of Rapa Nui. Article Chile — P-3 Orion and frigate monitor 70 foreign fishing vessels north of Rapa Nui first appeared on the FLIGHT.
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