The German-flagged factory trawler Helen Mary off the coast of Mauritania in 2012. Photo credit: Pierre Gleizes / Greenpeace

German Fishing Vessel Faces Charges for Fisheries Violations in Irish Waters

The German fishing vessel MFV Helen Mary faces seven charges under Irish Sea Fisheries laws following an inspection. Charges include illegal equipment and non-compliant management. Scheduled to appear in Cork court on April 28, 2025, the vessel’s history of legal issues highlights the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority’s commitment to sustainable fishing regulations.

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Captain of German Trawler Arrested for EU Fisheries Violations

The captain of the German factory trawler Helen Mary was arrested in Cork, Ireland after a sea interdiction by EFCA. Suspected of EU fisheries law violations, the vessel was inspected for multiple offenses, including safety concerns. This incident follows previous scrutiny by Greenpeace and highlights the need for stricter regulations on industrial fishing vessels.

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