Four senior employees of the company Frebeca Fishing appeared in the Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court on charges of illegal fishing.

Frebeca Fishing Director George Wyne Hart, Fleet Manager Noel Jankowitz, General Manager Yvette Greef, and Captain Michael Schieffer Wenzel are the alleged culprits.

The group appeared in the Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court on Friday, charged with fishing without valid permits.

Each was granted N$50,000 bail, and their case was rescheduled for February 20 of next year.