Vanuatu detains Chinese fishing boats, Russian yacht
The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has detained two Chinese fishing boats and a Russian yacht due to concerns the vessels were operating illegally in its waters, police said.
It is believed to be the first time authorities in Vanuatu have detained Chinese fishing vessels.
The Chinese boats, Dong Gang Xing 13 and 16, were apprehended by a police patrol boat on January 19 near Hiu island in Vanuatu's northern waters, according to police.
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A report from London-based research centre the Overseas Development Institute last year found China had the largest distant-water fishing fleet in the world, estimated at almost 17,000 vessels.
It named China as "the most significant actor" in illegal fishing worldwide, citing poor governance of the fleet and a failure to follow sustainable practices.
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