March 5, 2021 โ Auckland, New Zealand-based Sanford Limited said in a statement on 26 February that it will work โconstructively to expeditiously address the matter of forfeitureโ of its NZD 20 million (USD 14.4 million, EUR 12 million) vessel San Waitaki after it was caught illegally fishing in a protected area.
โWe wish to say upfront that we absolutely accept the judgeโs decision. We are very sorry about what happened and are disappointed in ourselves,โ the company said in a statement.