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There were discrepancies between the information supplied by the Fisheries NZ observer services unit, that in the high seas fishing permit on board and what was available on the vessel’s sea plotter. From May 12 to May 21 2018, the Apollo ended up making 14 trawls in an unauthorised area as defined by the South Pacific Regional Fishing Management Organisation (SPRFMO). On Wednesday the defence for Amaltal presented their case, with Talley s operations manager Andy Smith giving evidence. Before Smith took the stand, lawyer for Amaltal Jonathan Eaton QC outlined the broad position for the defence. Eaton said getting down to the nuts and bolts of the case, “this was an error of Shuttleworth’s, of his own making”.
Press Release – Greenpeace New Zealand New Zealand is fast developing a reputation as a South Pacific vandal, says Greenpeace, as the government continues to fight against increased ocean protection. At the upcoming meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO), …
New Zealand is fast developing a reputation as a South Pacific vandal, says Greenpeace, as the government continues to fight against increased ocean protection.
At the upcoming meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO), starting on January 26, the New Zealand delegation looks set to stand alone in arguing for minimal protection of seamounts, which are important biodiversity hotspots.