I thought it a bit strange myself, never knew Chile had Ship building facility's, or the knowledge to do so.
Similar to the US Coast Guard, the vessel will be used for Search and Rescue, and most importantly, monitor fishing vessels in Icelandic Waters. Whether We want to believe it or not, the Worlds Oceans are being depleted of the "endless" supply of fish. A lot of countries, including the U.S. set all kinds of regulations as to Catch limits, and certain Seasons for fishing. A real two edge sword.... The Fishing Fleets around New England for example have been fighting Government Regulations for 30 yrs, as the catches are less, so are the amount of fishing Fleets that exist. This is a whole other subject... Last year Massachusetts made a Law, anyone fishing, even with a fishing Pole, must have a Massachusetts Fishing License! I am talking in the Rivers, Harbors, Ocean! It used to be just for Fresh Water, such as ponds and reservoirs. Now it is Salt Water!
When I was a kid, (we all heard this expression from our Fathers, Grandfathers, Ol timers, now WE use it!), we could fish in the local rivers, and fill a bucket with good size Flounder in an hour! Now their is a limit, I think two per person? Doesn't matter much, first forget about fishing in the local river, you need to go outside the Harbor, and still be lucky to catch a mid-size Flounder.
Back in the fifties and early Sixties, My Dad would take the family for a Sunday Ride, to Gloucester, (Americas oldest fishing port) a half hours ride, to visit the Docks. There would be a hundred Fishing Vessels tied up. We had also visited Boston back then, again, drive to the Piers, and view the hundred or so Fishing Fleet of Boston. Boston may have a hand full of commercial fishing vessels, and Gloucester, maybe twenty five or so left. Provincetown used to have a large Fleet as did New Bedford. Provincetown may have a hand full left, New Bedford maybe fifty or so? Remember, I am speaking of real fishing Fleets, not Charter Boats taking a dozen people out for the day. Fishing Fleets went out for days at a time.
A REAL Great Movie to watch would be "Captains Courageous" depicting early 1930's Gloucester Fisherman. You will like the story, but the scenes of the old Schooners are priceless! Check it out.
I am not an expert on the subject, but I can see all this happening too quickly.... hate to say it, but We are slowly killing Mother Nature at a faster pace than We think!
Rj
