Vessel Details - AVE MARIA - Currently Listed

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Overview

This vessel was boarded and inspected by UK BIOT patrol officers in the BIOT EEZ on 20 February 2023. Inspectors uncovered evidence to suggest this vessel was fishing in a closed area without authorization as well as operating without VMS or a logbook. Inspections also found holds of catch including shark species. The vessels captain was given a verbal warning and ordered to exit BIOT waters. This vessel was included in the IOTC IUU listed on 23 May 2024 whilst named AVEMARIA, holding the national registration number INDTN15MM5477, flagged to India and under ownership of Xaviour S/O Theouns.
AVE MARIA
INDTN15MM5477
Fishing Vessel
Gillnets, Longline
India
Xaviour S/O Theouns

Commercial History

Name History

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AVE MARIA

Flag History

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India

Owner History

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Xaviour S/O Theouns

Operator History

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IRCS History

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National Reg No

From To Reg.No
INDTN15MM5477

RFMO History

RFMO Status Date listed Reason Delisted Delisted Reason
ICCAT IUU Listed 2024-07-27 Cross-listing
CCSBT IUU Listed 2024-07-25 Cross-listing
SIOFA IUU Listed 2024-06-27 Cross-listing
NEAFC IUU Listed 2024-06-06 Cross-listing
IOTC IUU Listed 2024-05-23 Not on Record of Authorised Vessels (RAV). Fishing in closed area. Fishing in coastal State's waters without authorization. Contravention of IOTC CMMs (e.g. VMS).
NAFO IUU Listed 2024-05-23 Cross-listing

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