Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Uk38-Kleine-Jan

The fishing vessel SL 27 - Johannes Stellendam has once again made headlines as it faces fines for illegal fishing practices in the North Sea, marking the third such incident within a two-year period. On August 24, 2011, the ship was apprehended in Dunkerque with a crew of five onboard, leading to a hefty deposit of 45,000 Euros that the owner had to pay to secure its release. The owner is scheduled to appear in court on October 20 regarding this matter. Earlier, on September 14, 2011, a routine inspection by French authorities revealed that the mesh size of their fishing nets did not meet legal requirements, resulting in a fine of 22,500 Euros. The troubling history of the SL 27 also includes a May 2011 incident when it was detained in Boulogne-sur-Mer for using improper gear; at that time, the vessel was under different ownership, and the previous owner was fined 20,000 Euros, although they have since filed an appeal. Additionally, the vessel was halted back in 2009 due to similar issues concerning improper equipment. This series of violations raises significant concerns about compliance and regulatory oversight in the fishing industry.