Fine Expected for Release of Tuna Boat
A San Diego-based tuna boat seized by the Costa Rican government will probably not be released for several days, a spokesman for the American Tunaboat Assn. said Saturday.
The Evelyn De Rosa, which is the first American tuna boat seized by Costa Rica since April, 1983, was carrying an estimated 17 crew members when Costa Rican authorities boarded the seiner about 9 p.m. Wednesday, said August Felando, president of the tuna boat association.
The boat was about 60 miles off the country’s shore, he said. Costa Rica claims a 200-mile economic zone off shore.
Felando said the tuna boat association was working with the State Department to arrange the release of the ship and its men. On Saturday, Felando said, it appeared that some kind of fine would have to be paid to Costa Rica before their release.
The crew was reportedly permitted to go ashore, Felando said.
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