DA-BFAR IX FPLEG BARES ANTI-IUU FISHING OPERATIONS ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR THE 1 ST QUARTER OF

2022

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This year another series of Fishery Law Enforcement Operations resulted to the apprehension of several
violators of the country’s Fishery Laws. The simultaneous and collaborative efforts of the BFAR-IX FPLEG,
Philippine Coast Guard and PNP Maritime Group and other partner law enforcement agencies across the
Zamboanga Peninsula Region resulted to significant accomplishments for the first quarter of 2022.

1.) On January 11, 2022, during the conduct of Joint Landing Denial Operation at PFDA Wharf,
Sangali, Zamboanga City with PNP Maritime Police Station (MARPSTA) Zamboanga City ensued to the
apprehension of one (1) Commercial Fishing Vessel (CFV), FV ROXANNE for violation of Sec. 113-
Commercial Fishing Vessel Operators Employing Unlicensed Fisherfolk, Fishworker or Crew.

2.) On February 11, 2022, the BFAR-IX FPLEG on-board DA-BFAR MCS Vessel 3006 manned by PCG
Unit on the course of Maritime and Monitoring, Control and Surveillance patrol operations, boarded and
inspected one (1) light boat fishing vessel LB RCT 958 fishing in the vicinity waters 3.4 NM off Sinonog
Island, Zamboanga City. The violator was charged with penalties for violating FAO 262- Regulation on the
Use of Superlights and Fishing Light Attractors in Commercial Fishing, Section 86- Unauthorized Fishing,
and Section 90- Unregulated Fishing of RA 10654 as amended after failing to present pertinent
documents or licenses and permits.

3.) On February 15, 2022, the PCG Unit on-board DA-BFAR MCS Vessel 3006 intercepted one (1)
Modified Danish Seine locally known as “Hulbot-Hulbot” vessel coming from Brgy. Buluan, Municipality
of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay in actual fishing operation at the vicinity waters 9.5 NM E off Panibugan
Islands, Zamboanga City. The boat captain and the owner were issued Notice of Violation for breach of
FAO 246-1 “Amending FAO No. 246 on the Banning of the Operation of Danish Seine and Modified
Danish Seine in Philippine Waters”, Section 97- Ban on Muro-Ami, Other Methods and Gear Destructive
to Coral Reefs and Other Marine Habitat, and Section 113- - Commercial Fishing Vessel Operators
Employing Unlicensed Fisherfolk, Fishworker or Crew.

4.) On February 21, 2022, in the municipal waters of Sindangan, Zamboanga Del Norte, a
commercial fishing vessel FV JUMRATHIA-3 owned by a resident of Leon Postigo, ZDN was apprehended
by the combined team of BFAR-IX FPLEG, PNP Maritime Group and LGU Sindangan in actual fishing
operation inside municipal waters, 3.1 NM NE off Brgy. Tigbao, Sindangan, Zamboanga Del Norte. After
thorough inspection, the apprehending team issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the Boat Captain and
Boat Operator for violations of Section 86- Unauthorized Fishing, Section 95-Use of Active Gear in
Municipal Waters, Bays and Other Fishery Management Areas, and Section 113-Commercial Fishing
Vessel Operators Employing Unlicensed Fisherfolk, Fishworker or Crew.

5.) On March 11, 2022, in the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, the BFAR-IX FPLEG with PNP
MARPSTA Pagadian City conducted joint maritime patrol and monitoring, control and surveillance
operation in the vicinity municipal waters of their area of responsibility. At about 6:09 am of the same
day, a commercial fishing vessel FV PRINCE KYLE 2 (15.40 GT) was intercepted in actual fishing operation
at 3.54 NM ENE off Tagalo Point, Dumalinao, Zamboanga Del Sur. The Boat Captain and Boat
Owner/Operator were issued Notice of Violation for violation of Section 113- Commercial Fishing Vessel
Operators Employing Unlicensed Fisherfolk, Fishworker or Crew after some of its crews failed to present
valid Fisherman’s License.

6.) Also, the BFAR-IX FPLEG Team stationed in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay conducted other Fishery
Law Enforcement field operation in the implementation of the Fishery Laws, Rules and Regulations. On
February 2, 2022, a Mobile Fisheries Checkpoint was established at the National Highway, Brgy. Buluan,
Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay to avert and deter any forms of illegal fishing activities that may have outplayed
the series of maritime seaborne patrol operations. The team inspected fish carriers and/or vehicles
containing or transporting fish and fishery products to other parts of the region and other neighboring
regions in Mindanao. The team inspected a total of 14 fish carriers, 12 were found transporting without
a Local Transport Permit (LTP) required by the law. Shippers were instructed to comply with the
regulations on the issuance of LTP.

7.) Series of Market and Landing Denial Operations as well as Inspection of Local Buying Stations of
Crabs and Shrimps were also conducted on March 22, 25 and 31. A total of eight (8) Buying Stations of
locally produced fish and fishery commodities in Kabasalan were informed and instructed to comply
with regulatory requirements of Local Transport Permit for commodities that will be shipped or
transported outside the ZamPen region. In Zamboanga City market stalls and the fish landing area inside
the PFDA Complex were also checked and inspected which resulted to the issuance of Notice of
Violation (NOV) to the owner and operator of a commercial fishing vessel (FV ANINA-2) for violation of
Section 113 of RA 10654 as amended- Employing Unlicensed Fisherfolk, Fishworker or Crew. The owner
later then offered to settle and paid the amount of penalty imposed upon him through the Regional
Adjudication Committee Secretariat of BFAR.