Fighting Illegal Fishing: Blocking Vessels and Ensuring Ethical Seafood Supply.
This law aims to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing globally, including links to forced labor. It establishes a "black list" of vessels that will be denied access to U.S. ports and services, protecting domestic fishers and ensuring consumers receive ethically sourced seafood. New regulations require Customs to verify imported seafood to ensure it was not harvested by foreign vessels using forced labor.
Key points
Creation of a "black list" of vessels engaged in illegal fishing, prohibiting their access to U.S. ports and services.
Stricter customs verification rules to prevent the import of seafood harvested by foreign vessels using forced labor.
Imposition of financial and visa sanctions on foreign beneficial owners of blacklisted vessels.
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