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Russian trawlers raising concerns were seeking shelter

During the recent days, the Russian trawlers 'Kapelan' and 'Saami' sought shelter in the fjords in North Troms and have been sailing back and forth on the Ullsfjord for at least over a day near Laukøya raising concerns. There are currently 10 Russian trawlers that have sought refuge in Troms. In addition, three are docked in Tromsø. The situation is the same further north. In the lee of Sørøya. The Russian trawler 'Yagry' was anchored at Laukøya east of Arnøya. This came after a yellow warning has been issued for wind, and storms, high waves. The Norwegian defense stated that the trawlers had been given permission to seek shelter from bad weather. The Norwegian authorities allow fishing vessels to seek shelter during storms, and the vessels are assigned safe harbors. The defense assured that they have a good overview of vessels along the coast.