U.S. Coast Guard, Sierra Leone Nab Vessel Fishing Illegally [Image 1 of 3]

U.S. COAST GUARD CUTTER LEGARE, AT SEA

08.17.2009

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shawn Eggert 

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

Yu Feng, a Taiwanese-flagged fishing vessel suspected of illegal fishing activity, moves through the water before being boarded by crewmembers from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Legare and representatives from Sierra Leone's Armed Forces Maritime Wing, Fisheries ministry and Office of National Security, Aug. 17. Legare, homeported in Portsmouth, Va., is currently on a three-month deployment as part of Africa Partnership Station. APS is an international maritime safety and security initiative led by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet.

• Date Taken: 08.17.2009
• Date Posted: 08.24.2009 07:18
• Photo ID: 198014
• VIRIN: 090824-N-6414E-001
• Resolution: 3458x2470
• Size: 851.02 KB
• Location: U.S. COAST GUARD CUTTER LEGARE, AT SEA