A Japanese patrol vessel sighted this vessel conducting fishing operations in the NPFC Convention area at 25˚45'9N, 147˚07'06E on April 15, 2019. This nameless vessel (assumed to be YUANDA 6 based on the vessel’s MMSI 412356488) raised a China flag and fled as the Japanese patrol vessel approached. Owner and operator of this vessel is unknown at and from the time of IUU activity. This vessel was included in the NPFC IUU List on 10 March 2020 for harvesting species covered by the Convention in the Convention Area without NPFC authorisation.
A Japanese patrol vessel sighted this vessel conducting fishing operation in the Convention area at 25°45'9N, 147°07'06E on April 15, 2019. This nameless vessel (assumed “YUANDA6” from the vessel’s MMSI 412356488) was operating and running away
