Chinese fishing vessels found in Namibian waters, cleared to leave

Contributed by NAMPA.

WALVIS BAY, 31 MAR (NAMPA) – The six Chinese fishing vessels found anchored in Namibian waters last week have been cleared to leave the country, after investigations concluded that they did not violate the Marine Resources Act.
The vessels belonging to Chinese-based company, Zhenyuanyu, allegedly sailed from Equatorial Guinea, and arrived and anchored in the Henties Bay area, in a well-known fishing spot between 23 and 25 March.
Namibia Defence Force Navy Commander Rear-Admiral Sinsy Ndeshi Bamb ...