Stories for September 2016

Wednesday, September 7th 2016 - 18:45 UTC
Chinese group ready to purchase shrimp vessels and plants in Patagonia

Argentine fishing company Conapesca has almost settled a trade agreement with a Chinese state-owned investment group, to whom it would sell its shrimp fishing freezer fleet, reports Revista Puerto. According to the report the Chinese company has been assessing the state of the shrimper fleet at its port base in Puerto Madryn.
Wednesday, September 7th 2016 - 17:54 UTC
Falkland Islands Holdings declares lower profitability; plans name change

Falkland Islands Holdings PLC on Thursday tabled plans to change its name to FIH Group PLC, as it said profitability in the first five months of its financial year was at a lower level than the prior year. Falkland Islands Holdings, which owns services businesses based in the UK and the Falkland Islands, said it will change its name to FIH Group, subject to shareholder approval, to “more properly reflect the balance of the group's activities”. Its activities are now predominantly in the UK and Europe.
Wednesday, September 7th 2016 - 17:20 UTC
Carnival Vista causes devastation in a Messina marina sinking small vessels

A giant cruise ship in Italy has left devastation in its wake after destroying a pier and sinking small vessels as it pulled away from shore. The Carnival Vista was just meters from its berth in Messina, Sicily when the prop wash from its thrusters caused a wild set of waves to topple a boat pier.
Wednesday, September 7th 2016 - 17:00 UTC
Brazil's central bank sounds more flexible on the world's highest interest rates

The Brazilian central bank said on Tuesday that future interest rate cuts will not depend on any single factor, signaling that policymakers are ready to ease monetary policy as inflation expectations improve. In the minutes of its last rate-setting meeting, the bank said all members were satisfied with the progress of disinflation, but remained cautious about high inflation expectations for 2017.
Wednesday, September 7th 2016 - 13:41 UTC
Montevideo will have a specific fishing terminal and freezing storage by 2019

Uruguay plans to build a major terminal for the fishing industry, with sufficient freezing capacity, in the Capurro Park, approximately a mile to the west from the current mooring facilities in the Montevideo bay port.
Wednesday, September 7th 2016 - 13:22 UTC
Rousseff despite removal remains “politically active”; she joined her family in Porto Alegre

Brazil's removed president Dilma Rousseff left the capital on Tuesday to return to her adopted hometown of Porto Alegre, capital of Rio Grande do Sul, neighboring with Uruguay. A few dozen supporters were waiting outside as Rousseff abandoned Alvorada palace, the presidential residence, which she continued to occupy during the Senate trial that ended last Wednesday with her removal from office.
Wednesday, September 7th 2016 - 13:14 UTC
South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands mark Toothfish Day

The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) are celebrating Toothfish Day with a reception and quiz at Government House in Stanley, Falkland Islands.
Wednesday, September 7th 2016 - 12:53 UTC
Dr. Lisa Kelley, top expert in polar operations, named IAATO's Operations Manager

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) announced the appointment of Lisa Kelley as Operations Manager. IAATO Executive Director Dr. Kim Crosbie said, “Lisa has a strong background in polar operations and has actively contributed to IAATO for many years.
Wednesday, September 7th 2016 - 12:38 UTC
Uruguay lobbying Argentina on Buenos Aires port services' costs

A delegation of Uruguayan tourism and port authorities together with the country's ambassador in Argentina, Hector Lescano held a meeting in Buenos Aires with their Argentine peers to address bilateral cooperation in boosting the cruise industry on both sides of the River Plate.
Wednesday, September 7th 2016 - 04:40 UTC
US finances fisheries innovative by-catch reduction research projects

The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries is awarding more than US$ 2.4 million to partners around the country to support innovative by-catch reduction research projects through its By-catch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP).