Oceana exposes Spanish engine fraud

Mediterranean fishing vessel

Oceana has alleged that 94% of fishing vessels assessed in the Spanish Mediterranean are operating with fraudulent engine power, exceeding their certified limits and in many cases breaking the law

According to a new report, 20% of vessels studied exceed the maximum legal power limits, with some certified at 400 horsepower actually operating engines of up to 1,600 horsepower.

Oceana says the findings point to a systemic problem that undermines marine conservation and promotes unfair competition.

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