this morning, ISWFPO Chief Patrick Murphy said that, while this is not the first time military exercises have been carried out in the area, it is the first time the use of live missiles was flagged with fishermen in advance.
“We don’t agree with military exercises in biologically sensitive areas that could damage the stocks because if the scientist think there is damage there, they will give a precautionary approach on the advice and they will cut the stocks,” he said.“That will have a huge detrimental effect on the earning power of the men and women who are risking their lives any day of the week when they go to sea. It is a dangerous environment.
“He is ging to listen to our concerns and hopefully, if he agrees with our concerns, he will take them back to the administration in Russia and maybe change or adapt the planned military exercises that will limit if not eradicate the danger our boats will be under outside when they are trying to make their living.
The notice makes clear that Russia has “indicated that the exercises will include the use of naval artillery and launching of rockets”. It reminds all mariners of their responsibility under the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea .
ISWFPO NTBreakfast Hey Putin, leave our fish alone, all in all , your just another **ck in the wall.
ISWFPO NTBreakfast When one of the dopes get sunk then they will go running crying back to the Irish gov but nothing will can be done as it's international waters
ISWFPO NTBreakfast They could sink all the tiny boats and make it look like an accident , id not be out there at all personally
ISWFPO NTBreakfast Where mick Wallace and Claire Daly when you need them. Of course they're probably are on the Russian's side.
ISWFPO NTBreakfast I fully support the fishing men and women. I have no problem is joining then in there protest.