Category: Chinese fishing boats

Chinese Maritime Militia Clashed With US Coast Guard Near Latin America: Report

News Analysis An armed U.S. Coast Guard cutter reportedly came into direct conflict with China’s maritime militia off the coast of Ecuador over the summer, according to Coast Guard and non-military officials who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. China’s maritime militia potentially violates international maritime agreements and poses a risk to Taiwan’s…


Over 100,000 Fishers Die Every Year, Says Safety Foundation Study

More than four times as many fishing-related deaths take place globally every year than earlier estimates, according to a new study conducted by the FISH Safety Foundation (FSF). In 1987, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimated that around 24,000 fatalities took place in the fishing industry annually. In 1999, the International Labor Organization…