One hundred and fifty-seven kilos of high-quality fish products seized on board a deep-sea fishing vessel, in transit in Golfo Aranci to seek shelter from adverse weather conditions.
During the inspection, carried out by the personnel of the 15th Area Control Center for Fishing of the Maritime Directorate of Olbia – Coast Guard, over a quintal and a half of fish was found, in particular red and purple shrimp , without the registration in the electronic logbook required by European and national legislation. The failure to fill in the abattoir register for the frozen product held on board was also ascertained.
In addition to the fine of 4,000 euros, three points were also assigned to the license and three points to the Captain of the fishing vessel.
For the seized fish, the intervention of the veterinarians of the ASL of Olbia was requested, who ascertained the state of conservation and edibility.
«The controls carried out daily by the Fishing Inspectors of the Port Authorities - Coast Guard - underlines the Maritime Director of Northern Sardinia, Gianluca D'Agostino - aim to protect the final consumer and fish stocks to protect public health and the marine environment».