Ministry of Production increases control of foreign vessels and denies fishing by Chinese vessels

Through a statement, the Minister of Production, Sergio Gonzáles, reported that Peru intensified the inspection of vessels that enter the national territorial seausing satellite systems operated by the Navy, and reiterated that the squid fishing crisis is due to natural causes and not due to the presence of Chinese vessels, as has been reported in recent days.

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Gonzáles added that at the end of September DS 014-2024-Produce was published, which “significantly strengthens the fisheries control system and requires a period, of a maximum of 60 business days, for adaptation of the VUCE (Single Window for Commerce). Foreign) to request approval or requirement from Sisesat for foreign flag vessels.”

“This standard, of a multi-sector nature and which went through a complex regulatory process, places us today at the forefront of supervision and surveillance models in the Pacific,” he continued.

Likewise, he clarified that “Between 2016 and 2019, the highest entry of foreign fishing vessels to Peruvian ports was recordedrequesting access for various reasons, including emergencies.” He maintained that these entries “are rigorously monitored to ensure that Peruvian regulations are respected.”

On the other hand, Gonzáles said that this year the squid fishing fleet has reduced its catches due to the limited availability of the resource in the Pacific, a trend that affects not only Peru but also other countries that depend on squid fishing. Finally, he maintained that the great challenge for Peru is to strengthen its national fishing fleet, not only through formalization, but also through innovation and the adoption of best international practices, since this “will allow increasing productivity and guaranteeing the sustainable development of our artisanal fishing, key to exports, food security and job creation in the country.

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