The following day, authorities detected and apprehended a second Indonesian vessel allegedly fishing illegally near Heywood Shoals off the Western Australian coast. Officers boarded and identified seven crewmembers, 100 kg of salt used to preserve catch, and a variety of fishing equipment.
In consultation with AFMA and after consideration of the operational circumstances, ABF seized the catch and fishing equipment. The vessel was disposed of at sea in accordance with Australian law.
ABF transported all 10 crewmembers to Darwin, where AFMA will investigate alleged offences against the Fisheries Management Act 1991 (Cth).