Multilateral Hot Pursuit and Illegal Fishing in the Southern Ocean: The Pursuits of the Viarsa 1 and the South Tomi

摘要: Illegal fishing for toothfish ( Dissostichus spp.) in the maritime zones around sub-Antarctic islands Southern Ocean has been a considerable problem many years. Enforcement of fisheries regulation is problematic as remoteness these enormous logistic and financial implications. Multilateral hot pursuit, meaning pursuit involving pursuing vessels, aircraft or officials with different nationalities, can contribute to making enforcement, thereby regulation, more effective. The article discusses pursuits South Tomi Viarsa 1 context applicable international law state practice. Some conclusions are that types not inconsistent Article 111 LOS Convention, they do erode freedom high seas affect Convention's jurisdictional balance fully consistent objectives IPOA on IUU Fishing.