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02/12/2016, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
An unusual visitor to Las Palmas, a trawler, but without any fishing gear visible on deck, and of which was unusually clean and clear of anything at all.
A former suspected 'spying' vessel for the Japanese whaling fleet, and has had run-ins with the Sea Shepherd conservation group in the past:
http://www.coastalwatch.com/environment/3048/sea-shepherd-steve-irwin-bushwhacks-japanese-spy-ship
Built in 1987 by Niigata Engineering, Niigata, Japan (2057).
1,148 g.t. & 637 dwt., as:
'Eikyu Maru No.6' to 2000 &
'Fukuyoshi Maru No. 68' since.
Former name(s):
- Eikyu Maru No.6 (Until 2000 Apr)
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Fishing vessel loa 70ft/21m and over - 6 photos
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