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Tierrador repeatedly protested against Burgundie's fishing practices and the encroachment of their fishing fleet into their territorial waters, but there was no hard evidence that it was occurring beyond their fishermen's accounts and very grainy pictures which were not definitive. Diplomatic negotiations and discussions were initiated to find a resolution, however the efforts were largely unsuccessful, leading to a gradual escalation of tensions between the two nations. | Tierrador repeatedly protested against Burgundie's fishing practices and the encroachment of their fishing fleet into their territorial waters, but there was no hard evidence that it was occurring beyond their fishermen's accounts and very grainy pictures which were not definitive. Diplomatic negotiations and discussions were initiated to find a resolution, however the efforts were largely unsuccessful, leading to a gradual escalation of tensions between the two nations. | ||
===Open civilian conflict=== | |||
In late [[1998]], a [[Tierrador]]ian trawler, the ''Mar del Sur'', encountered the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] fishing ship, the ''Ocean Voyager'', within [[Tierrador]]'s EEZ. Frustrated by the lack of progress made the countries governments, the [[Tierrador]]ian trawler intentionally maneuvered alongside the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] vessel, causing a collision that resulted in significant damage to both ships. During the chaotic encounter, crew members from the Mar del Sur cut the nets of the Ocean Voyager, leading to a loss of valuable catch. The ''Ocean Voyager'' was towed outside of [[Tierrador]]'s EEZ by the [[Maritime Defense Authority]] and handed over to a [[Navy of Burgundie]] patrol, but no charges were pressed. | |||
In July [[1999]], a [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] trawler, the ''Stella Maris'', found itself surrounded by [[Tierrador]]ian trawlers while operating near [[Tierrador]]'s territorial waters. In a coordinated effort to defend their fishing resources, the [[Tierrador]]ian trawlers encircled the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] vessel, deliberately tangling their nets with those of the ''Stella Maris''. As the entangled nets caused chaos and hindered the movement of both parties, the [[Tierrador]]ian crew members methodically cut the nets of the ''Stella Maris''. The ''Stella Maris'' was impounded by the [[Maritime Defense Authority]] but the crew was put on a plane back to [[Burgundie]]. | |||
February [[2000]], the [[Tierrador]]ian trawler, the "Esperanza," took a more aggressive approach. Spotting the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] trawler ''Aurora'' the [[Tierrador]]ian crew initiated a deliberate collision, ramming the bow of their trawler into the side of the ''Aurora''. The forceful impact rendered the ''Aurora'' it temporarily immobile. The [[Tierrador]]ian crew, taking advantage of the situation, swiftly cut the nets of the stranded ship, further escalating the tensions between the two sides. The [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] crew later reported that the [[Maritime Defense Authority]] was present in the area and did nothing to stop the eminent collision, leading to accusations that the government of [[Tierrador]] was becoming complicit in these acts of sabotage and violence. | |||
===Ironic technological innovations=== | ===Ironic technological innovations=== | ||
In the late 90s Burgundie released the [[w:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_identification_system|Automatic identification system (AIS)]] as a way to improve maritime safety and track ships. In early 2001, Tierrador adopted the AIS system, and soon the MDA, along with the [[Environmental Regulation Authority]] (ERA) began using it to document the incursions of Burgundie's distant-water fleet. They presented these to the Burgoignesc embassy in [[Taisgol]], however the practices continued despite clear evidence of illegal exploitation. After a year of collecting evidence the | In the late 90s [[Burgundie]] released the [[w:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_identification_system|Automatic identification system (AIS)]] as a way to improve maritime safety and track ships. In early [[2001]], [[Tierrador]] adopted the AIS system, and soon the MDA, along with the [[Environmental Regulation Authority]] (ERA) began using it to document the incursions of [[Burgundie]]'s distant-water fleet. They presented these to the Burgoignesc embassy in [[Taisgol]], however the practices continued despite clear evidence of illegal exploitation. After a year of collecting evidence the [[Tierrador]]ian delegation to the [[League of Nations|LoN]] took evidence to the General Assembly. The General Assembly remained divided on the issue, therefore the [[Tierrador]]ian delegation took the matter to the [[International Justice Court]] who in turn declined to review the case siting the nascent nature of AIS technology. | ||
=== | ===Tierradorian government intervention=== | ||
As the Tierradorian requests for a halt to the fishing activities went unanswered, the conflict took on a more confrontational tone. In 2002 several MDA vessels, using AIS, were dispatched to deter the Burgoignesc fishing fleet. The initial interactions were fairly harmless with the Tierradorian navy/coast guard escorting the Burgoignesc ships to the edge of the Tierradorian EEZ and barring them from returning. A few months of this did not deter the Burgoignesc fleets who began shutting off their AIS transponders, therefore the Tierradorian Navy steps in and begins arresting Burgoignesc fishermen, bringing back their boats to be impounded. The Burgoignesc fishing companies paid to release the boats and the sailors are let off with a hefty fine. Even with said fines, the incursions persisted, which prompted the Tierradorian navy to arrest the sailors, not allowing their release even with payment and starts destroying the distant-water fishing ships in early 2003. | As the Tierradorian requests for a halt to the fishing activities went unanswered, the conflict took on a more confrontational tone. In 2002 several MDA vessels, using AIS, were dispatched to deter the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] fishing fleet. The initial interactions were fairly harmless with the Tierradorian navy/coast guard escorting the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] ships to the edge of the Tierradorian EEZ and barring them from returning. A few months of this did not deter the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] fleets who began shutting off their AIS transponders, therefore the Tierradorian Navy steps in and begins arresting [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] fishermen, bringing back their boats to be impounded. The [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] fishing companies paid to release the boats and the sailors are let off with a hefty fine. Even with said fines, the incursions persisted, which prompted the Tierradorian navy to arrest the sailors, not allowing their release even with payment and starts destroying the distant-water fishing ships in early 2003. | ||
== The settlement == | == The settlement == | ||
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The legacy of the conflict also underscored the need for effective management and regulation of fishing activities within EEZs to ensure the long-term sustainability of marine resources. The incident contributed to ongoing discussions and efforts aimed at strengthening international frameworks and cooperation in managing and conserving global fisheries. | The legacy of the conflict also underscored the need for effective management and regulation of fishing activities within EEZs to ensure the long-term sustainability of marine resources. The incident contributed to ongoing discussions and efforts aimed at strengthening international frameworks and cooperation in managing and conserving global fisheries. | ||
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