G'day, mates. I discussed this with a N.Z. warship 2 days ago. They advised that the Minervas are in Fiji's economic zone and Fiji has full authority to control the activity there. Cheers.
Boat: Jon Sayer 1-off 46 ft fract rig sloop strip plank in W Red Cedar
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G'Day all,
A disturbing event. If I had to guess the reason for Fiji's sudden interest, it just might revolve around them wanting to sell the fishing rights to that fertile area to some foreign group, as has happened in so many Pacific Island areas. Marine rape and pillage follows. Bummer...
Cheers (don't know if that is an appropriate closure here)
Jim
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