Hidden boat ownership risks fuelling illegal fishing in UK waters, study says

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In its ‘Whose Boat Is This’ study, NGO ClientEarth found holes in UK law, which does not require ‘ultimate boat ownership’ disclosure, were potentially benefiting ships engaged in ‘illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing’

Hidden boat ownership risks fuelling illegal fishing in British waters, according to a report published by NGO ClientEarth.

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