THE Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Capones, while on a joint maritime patrol with Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Fisheries Protection and Law Enforcement Group, has apprehended a fishing vessel allegedly engaged in illegal activities on the waters off Hilongos, Leyte last April 15.
The seized vessel, marked F/V Rodjard, was found to be using the banned “purse seine”, without vessel monitoring measure (VMS) installed, and with seven unlicensed crew onboard.
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According to the PCG, the confiscated fish catch has an estimated market value of P 6,300.
Following the issuance of a certificate of orderly inspection by the PCG, the fishing vessel together with its owner and crew were released.
