IUU Vessel: ZHOU YU 660

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    Harvest species covered by the Convention in the Convention Area and are not on the NPFC record of authorized vessels
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    It was seen in the Japanese EEZ on 10 May 2016 and in NPFC area multiple times from May to Sep 2016. On 10 May the vessel showed Korean flag but changed the Korean to Japanese flag when the Japanese patrol vessel approached. Vessel name changed between 15 May and 12 Sep 2016 (see the photos). The vessel is not permitted in Japan nor registered in NPFC. (Port displayed on the vessel:Basuonot apparent; Vessel type: Lightedlift net vessel; Tonnage: 600t)

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