Tag Archives: unlicensed commercial fishing
New rules to tackle unlicensed commercial fishing in Guernsey
Regulations have been changed to protect commercial fishermen from unlicensed competition. It brings Guernsey in line with the UK. The States said it was important for the “ongoing viability and sustainability of the local industry”. Unlicensed fishermen will now be prevented from circumventing fishing rules following changes to regulations. Deputy Neil Inder, of the Committee for Economic Development, said it would stop “unfair competition”. The States says licensed commercial fishermen adhere to controls such as those relating to undersized fish and other species. >click to read< 12:21
Crew member, employer receive citations for falsified fishing license
A Washington man was cited for employing an unlicensed crew member when authorities discovered that the crew member’s commercial fishing license was falsified. According to Wildlife Troopers in Dutch Harbor, Michael L. James of Townsend Montana was in possession of a duplicated commercial crew member’s license while aboard the F/V Gulf Prowler. James received citations for falsifying the license and unlicensed commercial fishing. James’s employer, Gary Asgeinsson, also received a citation,,, Read the rest here 08:56
