Sub-marine fish farm installations are becoming more common in the waters off the Chinese coast. The large fishing nets in these farms are expensive and pose a significant risk to marine traffic in the area.
A recent notice from the Club’s Chinese correspondents has informed us of the intention of the Chinese government to approve the expansion of fish farms in the navigable waters close to the Chinese port of Lanshan.
The Club’s correspondent in the area is concerned that with the increasing number of claims arising from vessels entering fishery farms in the area these might be increased further. They have issued the following warning which we would recommend Members, trading to the area, read in detail.
See attached file: Bulletin 844.pdf
渔场索赔案件上升-中国山东岚山
在中国沿海地区，水下捕鱼设施日益普及。这些渔场的大型渔网非常昂贵，并且对区域内的海上交通构成极大威胁。
据近期协会中国通代告知，中国政府计划在中国岚山港附近的通航水域扩大渔场规模。
因船舶进入该区域渔场所导致的索赔案件的不断上升，并有愈演愈烈之势，协会当地通代对此表示担忧。请航行于该区域的各协会成员仔细阅读以下警示。
详细信息请参阅附件。
