Naval Service detains French boat off Mizen Head

LÉ George Bernard Shaw detained the boat 180 nautical miles west of Mizen Head.

THE NAVAL SERVICE has detained a French-registered fishing vessel for an alleged breach of fishing regulations.

LÉ George Bernard Shaw detained the boat 180 nautical miles west of Mizen Head.

The boat is now being escorted to Castletownbere in Cork.

Gardaí will take charge of the boat once it arrives.

Earlier today, whilst conducting a routine Maritime Defence & Security Operations (MDSO) patrol, LÉ George Bernard Shaw (#P64) detained a French registered fishing vessel approximately 180 nautical miles west of Mizen Head. This is the 4th detention by the @naval_service in 2020. https://t.co/Ji0vpaEdjM pic.twitter.com/WzspQdo8MM
— Irish Naval Service (@naval_service) April 26, 2020

Irish Naval Service / Twitter

This brings to four the number of vessels detained by the Naval Service this year.

Sea fishery inspections are part of the regular duties of the Naval Service to support the Sea Fishery Protection Authority.

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