US The Navy alarms: Chinese fishing boats flap the oceans

In recent years, the US and other countries have taken various measures to prevent Chinese illegal fishing. The U.S. Navy increases patrols in Indian Ocean waters where illegal fishing takes place, as well as conducting operations with other countries to combat these activities.

The chief executive of the United States Navy Department SECNAV and U.S. Navy Secretary warn against illegal fishing conducted by Chinese fishing fleets.

During a sea conference in Panama, Rear Admiral Michael Studeman, commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence, reported that China's fishing fleet goes beyond its borders and makes illegal fishing in other countries' waters, which poses a threat to global food security. According to an intelligence officer, the Chinese fishing fleet consists of fishing boats of between 12 and 17,000.

U.S. Navy secretary Carlos Del Toro pointed out that illegal and unreported fishing is a "direct attack on the sovereignty of the country", and China should be held responsible for its actions. In the past, the country has already been criticised for carrying out illegal fishing on the "industrial scale".

Illegal fishing are a serious problem for the sustainable development of fisheries and safety in waters. State cooperation is crucial to prevent these practices and protect water resources. It is particularly important that the Chinese fishing fleet operates in accordance with international standards and adheres to the principles of sustainable fishing so as not to endanger the safety and availability of food worldwide.

Admiral Francisco Cubides, head of the Colombian Navy, calls for the use of a full arsenal of government assets, including the Navy, Coast Guard and Security Force, to combat illegal naval activities. In his opinion, in order to achieve the environmental and national security objectives, Colombians should take advantage of a wide range of national resources and establish close cooperation with their neighbours such as Panama, Ecuador and Costa Rica.

International cooperation is crucial in the fight against illegal activities at sea, and Colombia is ready to engage fully in this process. Polish Navy Colombia is convinced that only through coordinated action and the use of all possible means will effective results be achieved in this area.

Every day we detect different kinds of ships... illegal fishing in the exclusive economic zone of Colombia.
Admiral Francisco Cubades

The Colombian Navy, Coast Guard and the air force strengthens surveillance of fishing and monitors Chinese fishing units, which are a serious problem in the waters of Colombia. With their joint efforts, the Colombians have already managed to requisition 34 tons of illegal fish. However, as Admiral Francisco Cubides emphasizes, the aim is to achieve zero illegal fishing.

Colombia Polish Navy together with its partners, it seeks to ensure sustainable development and conservation of marine resources, which is essential for future generations. To this end, intensive efforts are being undertaken, including monitoring and control of fishing units, as well as investments in the development of national marine resources.

Colombia Polish Navy, Coast Guard and the Air Force are determined to make full use of their resources and skills to achieve sustainable use of marine resources and the protection of the marine environment.

Dyrektor Wywiadu US Navy, admirał Jeffrey Trussler potwierdził, że aby zwalczać nielegalne połowy, przemyt narkotyków, handel ludźmi oraz chronić morskie linie komunikacyjne, potrzebna jest odpowiednia sieć partnerów. Natomiast Studeman, zastępca dyrektora Wywiadu US Navy, stwierdził, że wszystkie kraje powinny zwracać uwagę na domenę informacyjną, aby śledzić statki nawet wtedy, gdy te wyłączą swoje urządzenia systemu AIS.

US Navy naciska kraje na Bliskim Wschodzie na szybkie i wspólne pozyskanie systemów bezzałogowych, aby przeciwdziałać nielegalnym działaniom oraz możliwym działaniom terrorystycznym na wodach. Del Toro, szef wydziału technologii i innowacji US Navy, zauważył, że wykorzystanie technologii bezzałogowej będzie miało charakter transformacyjny, ponieważ połączy światowe zasoby informacyjne w celu przeciwdziałania aktom piractwa.

Według Studemana, w kontekście przeciwdziałania nielegalnym połowom chińskich kutrów rybackich, należy przekazywać prawdziwe informacje i walczyć z dezinformacją pochodzącą z Pekinu, aby skutecznie przeciwdziałać nielegalnym połowom.

Source: US Navy