<p>The vessel is fitted with a type approved Automatic Location Communicator (ALC), approved under the Fisheries (Satellite Vessel Monitoring) Regulations 1993. To be a type approved ALC, the ALC must meet Government standards that include requirements to ensure accuracy in the data reported and prevent tampering. The satellite monitoring device is located in a sealed unit, inspected by a Fishery Officer prior to departure, and protected with a mechanism to indicate if the unit has been accessed or tampered with.<br />

Peter Lynch - New Zealand

<p>Std C:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 451200519<br />

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DNV +1A1 Ice – 1C

<p>Authorised for bottom fishing</p>

<p>1 Initially the vessel was launched under the name Isabel in May 2002 under the flag of Bolivia (La Paz) and was noted as being one of the Alphabet fleet (I) run by Pacific Andes. The vessel was renamed Volna and operated under the Russian Federation flag from late 2002 until 2008 when it was put on the market for sale. It was subsequently purchased by the current owner and re-flagged to New Zealand in early 2008.<br />

3Antarctic Longline Limited is a company that is 50% owned by New Zealand Longline Limited (which is 50% owned by Sealord Group Limited and 50% owned by Amaltal Fishing Company Limited) and 50% owned by Petuna Sealord PTY limited.<br />

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