Japanese Lugger
p. 35 · Read in the full issue
Confiscated
From Our Own Correspondent
Port Vila, Dec. 8.
ON November 21 the New Hebrides police, at Port Vila, received in formation that a strange vessel was anchored off Terama, on the south coast of the island of Efate. The police proceeded immediately to the spot and took possession of the vessel, and brought it to Vila, which is the port of entry for the Territory.
It proved to be a Japanese lugger called the “Taian Mam”, under the command of Captain Kanaya. The captain was charged in the Court of First Instance with entering and anchoring his vessel, and landing at a place other than the correct port of entry. The court imposed a fine of £2O sterling and ordered the confis cation of the lugger and cargo.
The captain of the lugger has now appealed to the Joint Court against the judgment of the Court of First Instance.