Illegal Fishing Near Petrobras Platforms: IBAMA Seizes Vessel Due to Accident Risks

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Published on 27/07/2020 at 15:38

Embarcação de pesca proxima à plataforma de petróleo da Petrobras; Fonte: Divulgação

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Ibama Flags Illegal Fishing Around Petrobras Oil Platforms in the Santos Basin and Seizes Vessel to Prevent Accidents

To prevent accidents and environmental damage, Ibama seized a vessel conducting fishing activities around Petrobras oil platforms in the Santos Basin, which is illegal according to authorities that require a minimum distance of 500 meters.

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Called Operation Platform, the action was coordinated by the Ibama team from Santos-SP in partnership with the Brazilian Navy and involved participation from the Naval Patrol Group from Rio de Janeiro and the Poseidon aircraft, which has long-range monitoring equipment.

After a report last Tuesday (21), the vessel was caught fishing illegally in security areas near Petrobras oil platforms in the Santos Basin, and the images were released on Friday (24).

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