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4. Indonesia to Maintain Tough Stance on Illegal Fishing
Since the start of the year, Indonesia has sunk 53 foreign fishing boats violating its territorial waters. The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Susi Pudjiastuti has announced that Indonesia will continue to maintain the tough measures against fishing vessels that violate the territory. Indonesia's punishment for captains and chief mechanics on these ships are six months to four years in prison. Local authorities will work to help fishermen get a better understanding of Indonesian laws. Read more...
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Since the start of the year, Indonesia has sunk 53 foreign fishing boats violating its territorial waters. The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Susi Pudjiastuti has announced that Indonesia will continue to maintain the tough measures against fishing vessels that violate the territory. Indonesia's punishment for captains and chief mechanics on these ships are six months to four years in prison. Local authorities will work to help fishermen get a better understanding of Indonesian laws. Read more...
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