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Captured Post Date:
2026-02-20 20:07
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NBC News SVG
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# Transcript — English
**[00:00:00 --> 00:00:04]** As we are now, the US Southern Command actually confirm this strike up vessel within all waters.
**[00:00:04 --> 00:00:09]** That was received by via Southern Command News Release and the 13th of February this year,
**[00:00:09 --> 00:00:15]** 2026. Report received by the Coast Guard from Fish and Man who were actually on location.
**[00:00:15 --> 00:00:20]** See, that's how they saw when the vessel was strike by a missile.
**[00:00:20 --> 00:00:24]** These fishermen were going towards the north side of Fad. When it's a Fad, I'm talking about fish
**[00:00:24 --> 00:00:29]** aggravating devices. That was installed by the Ministry of Fisheries in 2024-2025.
**[00:00:29 --> 00:00:33]** So these devices actually attract fish and the normal fish are ground for our fishing
**[00:00:33 --> 00:00:35]** management, marine, marine, marine, marine, marine, marine, marine, marine, marine, marine.
**[00:00:35 --> 00:00:42]** So the location, what does some 45 miles sort east of St. Vincent or 32 miles?
**[00:00:42 --> 00:00:45]** East of Canavan Island. So that comes from the strike that happened in our
**[00:00:45 --> 00:00:46]** exclusive economic zone.
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Coast Guard Commander Deon Henry, has urged local fishermen to prioritize safety at sea following a recent military operation in the country’s waters.Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Commander Henry emphasized the importance of a “float plan,” where each fisherman informs family or authorities about their route and expected return time.He also advised fishermen to wear bright colors for easier identification and urged them to report any suspicious activity, particularly from non-national vessels, to both the Coast Guard and the police. Audio PlayerCommander Henry confirmed that the vessel was struck by a missile within the country’s waters, as was reported by Southern Command on February 13th.He stated that fishermen at the location saw the strike near the fish-attracting devices installed in 2024, about 45 miles southeast of Saint Vincent, in the country’s exclusive economic zone. Audio PlayerContinue Reading
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Captured Date
2026-03-27T03:07:39.000Z
Language
English
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