Fisheries

Tuesday, January 28th 2014 - 06:41 UTC
UN highest court settles maritime dispute: pride for Peru, rich fisheries remain for Chile

The United Nations’ highest court set a maritime boundary between Chile and Peru on Monday that grants Peruvians a bigger piece of the Pacific Ocean while keeping rich coastal fishing grounds in the hands of Chilean industry. Despite high emotions over the dispute, the ruling is expected to have little effect on cordial ties between the two neighbors whose economic interdependence has grown greatly in recent years.
Sunday, January 26th 2014 - 11:56 UTC
Argentine squid exports increased 84% last year compared to 2012

Argentina fisheries exports reached 441,255 tons in 2013, up 19.6% over the previous year when 368,915 tons were shipped abroad. Among the items with outstanding performance figures squid with over 100.000 tons and 84% higher than in 2012, according to the official stats from Argentina's Senasa, National Health and Food Quality Service.
Friday, January 17th 2014 - 07:23 UTC
Taiwan grant to Santa Lucia for development and fisheries

Taiwan is providing an estimated 3.5 million dollars grant to St. Lucia in the Caribbean to fund three projects identified by the PM Kenny Anthony administration.
Tuesday, January 14th 2014 - 18:34 UTC
Falklands fisheries will come under attack from Argentina so as to 'strangle the Islands'' economy

Argentina is preparing a battery of instruments to attack the Falklands fisheries and involved fishing companies with the purpose of 'strangling the economy' of the Islands thus forcing the UK to sit and dialogue on South Atlantic Islands sovereignty, according to a piece by La Nacion columnist Martín Dinatale.
Tuesday, January 14th 2014 - 00:08 UTC
Bad years and non encouraging prospects for Uruguay fisheries exports

Following on two years of poor performance and results, Uruguay's fishing industry is expected to face similar conditions in 2014, with ongoing labor disputes and tougher international markets particularly the European Union and Nigeria in Africa, which absorbed most of the country's hake, croaker and sea trout.
Monday, January 13th 2014 - 11:29 UTC
Canadian group Cooke Aquaculture has set its eyes on (Pescanova) Pesca Chile

The process of selling Pesca Chile continues, despite Pescanova's attempts to slow down the liquidation of the company and its Chilean subsidiaries until the situation of the Galician multinational in Spain is resolved.
Monday, January 13th 2014 - 07:15 UTC
Three investment funds interested in recapitalization of bankrupt Pescanova

The bankrupt Galician multinational Pescanova has three proposals for its recapitalization: one from Damm, Luxempart, KKR and Ergon Capital Partners; another from Centerbridge and Bluecrest investment funds, and a third one from the major domestic creditor banks, according to reports from Vigo.
Monday, January 13th 2014 - 06:17 UTC
South Georgia will issue two-year licenses for toothfish and icefish

The government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands has announced it will issue two-year fishing licenses to companies who successfully apply to fish for toothfish and icefish in the SGSSI Maritime Zone, reports the South Georgia Newsletter latest edition.
Wednesday, December 11th 2013 - 03:58 UTC
IAATO names Amanda Lynnes part-time Operations and Communications Assistant

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has announced the appointment of Amanda Lynnes to the part-time position of Operations and Communications Assistant. Amanda is responsible for communicating IAATO’s key messages and will assist in the development of the environmental and operational components of the Association.
Monday, December 2nd 2013 - 15:26 UTC
Uruguay fishing industry in deep trouble: high costs, poor catches, labor conflicts

High costs, poor catches and labor conflicts are threatening the competitiveness of Uruguay's fishing sector which has seen exports drop considerably plus fears of a possible closure of Nigeria which in the last 18 months has become the main market.