The vessels – Yu Long 6 and Yu Long 125 – were apprehended somewhere outside of Thai territorial waters, in the Indian Ocean, yesterday before being escorted back to Phuket for processing.
It is understood that the vessels have been stripped of their respective registrations as the investigation continues. More details to follow as they become available.
The case represents the second IUU fishing regulation violation by Thai fishing boats off Phuket in two weeks after two other vessels were apprehended late last month.