“Norwegian trawlers are being held in Murmansk”
“The 64-metre long Norwegian shrimp – and vitfisktrålaren Arctic Swan with 17 people in the crew detained in the Russian port city of Murmansk. It had only been fishing a few days in the area when it had engine trouble and went to the port, according to trade association of the fishing Boat.”
“– the Ship has reported the correct quantity but there is uncertainty linked to the correct conversion factor. We hope that the ship can quickly get into fishing again, ” says the shipowner Einar Jan Remøy.”
“He says that the crew has it good and is of good courage.”
“the Norwegian authorities are waiting to get more information from Russia, according to t idningen PLEASE”
“– consulate general of the republic provides consular assistance to the captain and crew and is in contact with the vessel representative on-site, ” says presstalesperson Astrid Sehl at the Norwegian MINISTRY for foreign affairs.”