What Crew Members Say About Valdimar-H

On August 13, 2023, the fishing vessel 'Valdimar H' made its appearance in the fishing grounds to the north of Bjørnøya, marking its participation as the third Norwegian fishing vessel to confront the ongoing Russian missile tests. These tests, scheduled to take place from August 11 to August 15, have been announced over two expansive areas both north and south of Bjørnøya. On August 12, it became evident that multiple Norwegian fishing vessels, including the 'Nokasa' and 'Atlantic', were standing their ground, refusing to vacate the designated area. Fishermen expressed their discontent, arguing that it was unacceptable for Russian military authorities to attempt to exclude them from their traditional fishing grounds. Despite the risk posed by the missile tests, these vessels conveyed their commitment to remain within the area, highlighting that they had not received any official notification from Norwegian authorities instructing them to leave.