新西兰罚款船在跨越库克群岛海峡的关键电力电缆附近,以防止损坏。 New Zealand fines boats near critical power cables spanning Cook Strait to prevent damage.

新西兰电网运营商Transpower已经对在库克群岛海峡关键电线附近捕鱼的渔船处以罚款,罚款总额达数千美元,这些船只的电力占该国电力的15%。 New Zealand's power grid operator, Transpower, has issued fines totaling thousands of dollars to boats fishing near critical power cables spanning the Cook Strait, which carry 15% of the country's electricity. 自2006年以来,已发出约21项罚款,从1 000美元到20 000美元不等。 Since 2006, around 21 fines have been issued, ranging from $1,000 to $20,000. 1965年铺设的电缆受到一个全7公里巡逻区全天候巡逻保护。 The cables, laid in 1965, are protected by a 7km-wide zone patrolled 24/7. 在禁渔区捕鱼或停泊的罚款最高为100 000美元,损坏罚款最高为250 000美元。 Maximum fines for fishing or anchoring in the zone are $100,000, and for damage, $250,000. 这些电缆应于2032年更换。 The cables are due for replacement in 2032.