衛星証拠がチリで中国漁船に対する法的措置を引き起こす

Investigating suspicions of illegal intrusion into the waters of Japan using cutting-edge space technology

チリで進行中のある法的案件は、違法漁業との戦いを一変させる可能性がある。これは、中国の漁業会社が同国の排他的経済水域（ZEE）内で違法に操業したとして告発され、その重要な証拠が宇宙の衛星から収集されたことによるものである。

On March 30 , the environmental NGO FIMA filed a lawsuit against the Tribunal , and the environmental NGO filed a lawsuit against the tribunal . 667である. The fishery activities in the waters under the jurisdiction of theこの车はタラパカ国のチリ are not allowed to proceed.

It is proposed that the book category "によると" and "この风は" will be unidentified on October 1, 2025. " Unknown にチリのZEE" invades "し", "小なくとも47 minutes stays in "し", and about 594メートルinternal "り込んだ". The area is closed to foreign ships and fisheries are prohibited.

「これは Very understandableなケースです」と, FIMAのゼネラルコーディネーターであるAntonia Berríosは书べ、时のように语った. "The fishery operations on the outer side of the exclusive fishing waters of Japan are not intrusive into the waters under the jurisdiction of the most central and チリの" .

Proof of the determination of space technology is provided

このEventを记立たせているのは、3つのINDEPENDENT TECHNOLOGYシステムに伊拠しているPointであり、それらすべてが同じCONCLUSIONをshowしている──すなわち, この Ship and はチリ sea area, で実界に Fishery を行っていたということである.

まず, NASA のVIIRS システムによるSatellite imageは, この Ship がZEEに approaching するinterior にHigh power の lighting deviceを use していたことを検出した.これは夜にPowerfulなlightでsea lifeをinducedき发せるイカ鱼のtypicalな特徴である.

Second, the automatic ship identification system (AIS) of the ship, the speed of the ship in the area, and the speed indicator of the shipり, これはSernapescaによって sailing ではなくfishing activities に unanimous する动きとされている.

さらに、このactivitiesは夜行に行われたとされ、Southeast Pacific general な**「いか鱼りship団」**のaction パターンとも unanimous している.

「これらのSATELLITE は SHIP から発せられるLight とheat を検知し, Cosmos からのNight Photo に considerable します」とILLEGAL FISHERY の専门家Milko Schvartzmanは Description した.

Investigation into the possibility of violation of the will

Intrusion into the そのものに加え, investigating the actions of the authorities and the であったかどうかも検证している. Record of the year 2025​ ​The domain boundary is close to the business and the safety distance is safe.

この対毬's なactionは, the crew's correct understanding of the sea realm and the possibilityをshowing, and the meaning 図's なviolation の仮说をreinforcement するものとなっている.

Sernapesca 's authority has been approved and approved by the authorities in the sea area .

Possibility of fines on a scale of millions

チリの法では、このkindのviolation of the に対するPenalty Rulesは総トンnumber 1トンあたり60~400 UTMと定められている. The size of the ship is 1,531トンであることをConsideration, the fine is millions of meters NGOによると ドルに达する possibility があり, さらに catch や fishing gear のconfiscation もあり got る.

"Illegal fisheries, illegal harvesting of resources, pollution and human consumption, related crimes, thorough threats to the ocean," and Berríos warnings.

The world's precedent and possibility

Lu Rong Yuan Yu 667に対するThe processing of this return methodは、チリにおけるLegal Ocean Watch（LOW）イニシアチブのThe final detailed resultでもある.この区プロジェクトにはチリ, メキシコ, パナマ, and ペルーのorganizations participated in している.

このプログラムはGlobal Fishing Watch , AIS, VMS tracking システムなどをintegration, fishing vessel 団をリアルタイムでsurveillance する.

The purpose of this is to strengthen the evidence of the law and to build and strengthen the regulation of the entire region at the same time.

「このケースは Previous caseとなるpossibilityがあります」とBerríosは书べ、さらにこうFUけ加えた. "Satellite technology has acquired information that is specific and it is impossible to obtain information..."この Ship はおそらく発见されずに済むと卡えていたのでしょう” .

In the future, the referee's progress order, the event's change point, the possibility of changing the point, the large distance between the sea and the sea The foreign illegal behavior is visualized, and the possible punishment is displayed.

🇨🇳Simplified Chinese Translation

卫星证据引发智利针对中国渔船的法律案件

Using cutting-edge space technology to investigate suspected illegal entry into Chile's exclusive economic zone

智利的一起法律案件有望改变打击非法捕捞的方式，此前一家中国渔业公司被指控在该国专属经济区（ZEE）内非法作业，而关键证据来自太空卫星。

The lawsuit was filed on March 30 by the environmental organization FIMA with the Iquique Court of Appeal against Rongcheng City Rongyuan Fishery Co. Ltd. and its fishing vessel Lu Rong Yuan Yu 667. The vessel is suspected of fishing in Chilean waters under the jurisdiction of the Tarapacá region .

According to the complaint, the vessel entered Chile's ZEE area in the early morning of October 1, 2025 , remained in the area for at least 47 minutes , and penetrated to a depth of approximately 594 meters . Fishing activities by foreign vessels are strictly prohibited in this area.

“This is a fairly clear case,” said Antonia Berríos , FIMA’s general coordinator , adding, “The vessel entered Chilean waters while operating outside the exclusive economic zone and continued squid fishing operations while using a lighting system designed to attract fish . ”

Space technology provides key evidence

What makes this case unique is that it relies on three separate technical systems , all of which point to the same conclusion: the vessel engaged in actual fishing in Chilean waters.

First, NASA's VIIRS satellite imagery detected that the ship turned on high-intensity lighting as it approached ZEE , a typical feature of squid fishing —using strong light to attract marine life at night.

Secondly, the vessel's Automatic Identification System (AIS) data showed that its speed in the area was less than 1 knot , a pattern that Sernapesca identified as fishing rather than navigation.

Third, the activity occurred at night, consistent with the common operating pattern of "squid fishing fleets" in the Southeast Pacific .

“These satellites can detect the light and heat emitted by ships, which is equivalent to taking nighttime photos from space,” explained Milko Schvartzman, an expert on illegal fishing.

Whether there was any intentional violation is under investigation.

In addition to the intrusion itself, investigators are also assessing whether the act was intentional. Records show that the vessel operated near the maritime border between Peru and Argentina during 2025 , consistently maintaining a safe distance.

This comparison suggests that the crew may have had a precise understanding of the maritime boundaries , thus reinforcing the hypothesis of deliberate violation.

Sernapesca officials confirmed that the vessel did not have permission to operate in Chilean waters .

May face millions of dollars in fines

Under Chilean law, such violations are punishable by fines ranging from 60 to 400 UTM per gross tonne . Given the vessel's gross tonnage of 1,531 tons , the fine could amount to millions of dollars  根据该非政府组织的说法, and the catch and fishing equipment may also be confiscated.

“Illegal fishing not only threatens the ocean through resource plunder, but is also accompanied by related crimes such as pollution and human trafficking,” Berríos warned.

A case that could become a global precedent

The legal action against Lu Rong Yuan Yu 667 is also Chile 's first concrete achievement under the Legal Ocean Watch (LOW) initiative. This regional project brings together organizations from Chile, Mexico, Panama, and Peru .

The project integrates Global Fishing Watch , AIS, and VMS tracking systems to enable real-time monitoring of fishing vessels.

Its goal is to build solid legal evidence while promoting the strengthening of regional regulatory frameworks.

“This case could set a precedent,” Berríos said, adding, “Without this information obtained through satellite technology, it would be impossible to identify them… The ship likely thought it could evade responsibility and remain undetected . ”

As the case progresses, this incident could become a turning point—demonstrating that even in the vast and remote ocean, illicit activities are becoming detectable and accountable .