Opinion Piece: Overpricing, Conflict of Interest, and Corruption in Fishing (Part 2/4)
ARGENTINA Saturday, January 17, 2026, 00:00 (GMT + 9)
In the previous Note, we focused on potential conflicts of interest and/or incompatibilities that could result from the actions of the former Director of INIDEP and current Director of Research at that Institute, Otto Christian Wöhler. In this writing, we will move forward regarding his controversial role in the awarding of the construction of the research vessels Víctor Angelescu and Mar Argentino, as well as that of other actors who intervened in the process of awarding and constructing these vessels in Spain—projects that could have been carried out in domestic Shipyards. This official allegedly led the bidding, awarding, and delivery process of these vessels. His role included signing official documents and managing operational aspects. The vessel Víctor Angelescu was reportedly awarded with his signature via a memo dated June 30, 201... FULL STORY
