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### Tab 1: Deep-Sea Turbidity Regulatory Standards
The International Seabed Exploration Authority (ISEA) mandates that deep-sea harvesting vessels operating in Abyssal Zone 4 must maintain daily average turbidity increases below $15.0 \text{ NTU}$ (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) above baseline levels.
- Standard Fine Penalty: Any vessel exceeding the $15.0 \text{ NTU}$ daily threshold incurs a standard fine of $\$50,000$ per day of violation.
- Eco-Tech Exemption Clause: Vessels equipped with active silt-curtain recovery systems receive a $+3.0 \text{ NTU}$ allowance (raising their daily limit to $18.0 \text{ NTU}$ before incurring penalties), provided the silt curtains are continuously deployed for at least $20 \text{ hours}$ on that operational day.
- Consecutive Violation Surcharge: If a vessel violates the applicable daily turbidity limit for $3$ or more consecutive days, a flat $50\%$ surcharge is applied to the total standard fines accrued across those consecutive violation days.

### Tab 2: Vessel Operations Log (Week 12)
The harvesting vessel *Nautilus V* operated in Abyssal Zone 4 during Week 12. Below are the recorded daily average turbidity increases and silt-curtain operation logs:
- Monday: Turbidity Increase = $16.5 \text{ NTU}$; Silt-Curtain Deployed = $22 \text{ hours}$
- Tuesday: Turbidity Increase = $18.5 \text{ NTU}$; Silt-Curtain Deployed = $21 \text{ hours}$
- Wednesday: Turbidity Increase = $17.2 \text{ NTU}$; Silt-Curtain Deployed = $18 \text{ hours}$
- Thursday: Turbidity Increase = $15.8 \text{ NTU}$; Silt-Curtain Deployed = $24 \text{ hours}$
- Friday: Turbidity Increase = $14.2 \text{ NTU}$; Silt-Curtain Deployed = $0 \text{ hours}$

### Tab 3: Post-Inspection Audit Findings
An independent ISEA audit revealed that on Wednesday, due to a mechanical winch failure, *Nautilus V*'s silt curtains were operational for only $18 \text{ hours}$ (failing the $20$-hour minimum requirement for the Eco-Tech Exemption), although the crew originally logged the curtain as functional all day. No other mechanical failures or log discrepancies were identified during Week 12.

Evaluate the following statement as True or False based on the information provided across the three tabs:

"The total fines (including any applicable surcharges) assessed against the vessel *Nautilus V* for Week 12 equal exactly $\$150,000$."