Coastal patrols enforce new 12 mile fishing limit

Title

Coastal patrols enforce new 12 mile fishing limit

Genre

News report; Interview; Special

TX Date

5 Jan 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:04:35

Description

Report from the Vigilant, one of a fleet of fisheries protection vessels stepping up their patrol of Scottish coastal waters for foreign trawlers illegally fishing within the new British 12 mile fishing limit, in light of the Danish government’s refusal to agree to the EEC Common Fisheries Policy. Includes interview with Captain Neil McKinnis and actuality of radio contact with a Danish vessel. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Neil McKinnis

Keywords

EEC; UK; Scotland; Fishing rights; Fishing industry; Fisheries; Denmark; Common Fisheries Policy

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