Fisheries

Wednesday, April 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands: little environmental threat from stricken fishing vessel

Fears of major environmental damage, prompted by the news that a Taiwanese fishing vessel the HWA JAAN 161 had grounded off one of the Falkland Islands' prime natural visitor attractions, have somewhat abated today in the light of the latest reports.
Monday, April 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
“Almirante Irizar” waiting to be towed to Puerto Belgrano

Argentine icebreaker “Almirante Irizar” which caught fire last Tuesday in the South Atlantic remained on Monday anchored 140 miles off Puerto Madryn waiting for an improvement in weather conditions so she can be towed to Puerto Belgrano.
Monday, April 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Impact assessment needed for high seas area

The Falkland Islands Fisheries Department has been preparing its case for the continued allowance of controlled trawling on the high seas.
Friday, April 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina: half approval for bill sanctioning fishing in Falklands waters

After some modifications were applied, the House of Representatives approved on Wednesday, 11 April, a draft law consisting of tougher sanctions on fishing companies that have interests in Argentine waters and operate in the Falkland waters.
Wednesday, April 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Ups and downs of Falkland Islands squid fisheries

At the Falkland Islands Government Fisheries Committee meeting on Wednesday April 4th, Director of Fisheries, John Barton, reported that the Loligo squid fishery had a slow start. Catches to date had totalled 11,000 metric tonnes as compared to 16,500 metric tonnes for the same period last year.
Wednesday, April 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Montevideo port intent in attracting Spanish fishing fleet

Uruguay has plans to improve Montevideo port facilities with the purpose of attracting the Spanish fishing fleet operating in the South Atlantic.
Thursday, March 29th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Comodoro Rivadavia port tempted by Asian jiggers

Asian jiggers operating in South Atlantic international waters could end unloading and exporting short-fin squid from the Patagonian port of Comodoro Rivadavia, according to local port authorities.
Tuesday, March 27th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Squid catch normal according to fishery authorities

Argentina - The 2007 squid (Illex argentinus) season shows a “normal” development, affirmed the substitute President of the Federal Fisheries Council (CFP), Marcelo Santos.
Tuesday, March 27th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Fresh fish flown to Vigo from Mauritania and Brazil

President of Vigo Port Authority (APV) Abel Caballero, announced the signing of an agreement with the Iberia Cargo company for transporting fresh fish from the faraway fishing grounds of Morocco and Brazil to the Port of Vigo.
Thursday, March 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands Fisheries Director revokes Jih Da Gan licence

“The Falkland Islands Government views any abuse or maltreatment of fishing vessel crews very seriously and, in addition to considering issues of criminal liability, where appropriate, will take any action available to it as necessary to ensure that the responsibilities for the efficient management of the fishery on behalf of the Falkland Islands are properly discharged.”