date:Jun 07, 2012
minimum of 13 Chinese vessels, and is named after FU YUAN YU. The second fleet includes a minimum of eight vessels with an unknown flag. None of these vessels is authorized to fish for bluefin tuna.
The FU YUAN YU fleet crossed the Mediterranean from Suez to Gibraltar, before leaving the region on 26 May. After passing through the Sicily Channel, AIS signals were shut off for more than two days. In reply to requests for clarification the Chinese authorities have stated that the fleet is heading