While LU RONG YUAN YU 109 is registered as one purse seine vessel in the NPFC list, two vessels with the identical name but different vessel types were seen operating in the NPFC Convention Area. LU RONG YUAN YU 109 was seen at 40˚25.1'N, 149˚ 25 'E on 29 May 2016 with lift net on board. LU RONG YUAN YU 109 with stern-trawl type was seen at 40˚16.4'N, 148˚32.1'E on the same day. Images taken show port of Shidao displayed on the vessels. This vessel was included in the NPFC IUU list on 13 November 2017. The NPFC considers any vessel using the name LU RONG YUAN YU 109 to be operating illegally.
