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Varna fishermen demand fishing ban over naval mines findings in neighboring countries

published on 3/29/22 3:03 PM

Photo: maritime.bg

Despite the assurances of Bulgarian Navy that the Bulgarian waters are actively monitored and no mines have been found so far, representatives of fishing associations from Varna have demanded a suspension of fishing for several months and a declaration of force majeure. Their concerns are due to the sea mines found in neighbouring countries.

In a direct collision with a sea mine, a smaller fishing vessel risks being literally destroyed along with its crew, the fishermen pointed out.

Chief of Defence Admiral Evtim Evtimov urged sailors to be vigilant. He said no no-go zones had been declared as no mines had been found in the Bulgarian contiguous zone. Instead, the authorities had designated areas where caution needs to be exercised.

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