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Why are FOC fishing vessels a problem?

April 26, 2017fishing FOC problem vessels

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Why are FOC fishing vessels a problem?

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The fishing industry is dangerous enough, but the FOC system makes things worse. FOC fishing vessels are too often ageing and badly maintained. They can lack essential life-saving equipment. There have been extreme cases where crew have drowned because they have been locked in cabins. Unregulated and illegal vessels have higher maritime casualties and greater risks of oil pollution.