Fish Accumulated in European Ports Due to Overload of New EU IT System

Fish Accumulated in European Ports Due to Overload of New EU IT System

The new European Union (EU) IT system for detecting illegal fishing has led to delays and accumulation of fish in European ports.

The system is designed for automated monitoring of fish overload on vessels, which was supposed to simplify the detection of violations and improve the efficiency of the fishing sector. However, due to technical issues and platform overload, fish cargoes are being delayed in European ports.

Consequences for Fishermen and Businesses

This creates serious problems for fishermen, trawler captains, and crews working with expensive cargoes and perishable products. Delays lead to vessel downtime, additional storage costs, and the risk of product spoilage.

• Automated monitoring of fish overload;
• Delays due to IT system overload;
• Accumulation of cargoes in EU ports.

Experts note that the implementation of such digital solutions in the fishing industry requires careful infrastructure preparation to avoid similar disruptions.

The situation is particularly relevant against the backdrop of growing demand for automation in the EU to combat illegal fishing.