Fisheries

Friday, March 22nd 2019 - 10:00 UTC
Argentina plans stricter coordination to tackle illegal fishing in the South Atlantic

Argentina is getting tough on illegal unregulated fishing in the South Atlantic and is planning a joint effort by the Fisheries Under Secretariat, the Armed Forces and security forces. It is estimated according to government sources that Argentina loses some US$ 2.5 billion annually to illegal fishing which so far it has been unable to control. The report was published by Infobae.
Friday, March 22nd 2019 - 09:00 UTC
The Falkland Islands states its position: Preparing for Brexit

On 23 June 2016, the people of the UK and Gibraltar voted by a majority to leave the European Union (EU). In this article the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) sets out what work has taken place since the referendum to prepare the Falkland Islands for Brexit.
Wednesday, March 20th 2019 - 21:55 UTC
Falklands launches procurement process and issues tender for a new port facility

The Falkland Islands Executive Council on Wednesday approved a formal procurement process to issue an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to the global construction market to select and appoint a preferred development partner for the design, construction and potentially the operation of a new port facility. The tender will also invite bidders to submit funding options.
Friday, March 15th 2019 - 04:59 UTC
Falklands Brexit impact still uncertain as 29 March looms

The possible impact of Brexit on the Falklands is no nearer to gaining definition as UK MPs once again voted against a Brexit deal proposed by Theresa May, as well as voting against the possibility of leaving the European Union (EU) without any sort of deal.
Saturday, March 9th 2019 - 08:28 UTC
Falklands' licensed Taiwanese jigger crew member missing

The Falkland Islands Fisheries and Marine Protection, FISHOPS reports that on Friday at 4:00 AM in the morning, the duty officer received a call indicating a man from a Falklands' licensed Taiwanese jigger went overboard.
Tuesday, March 5th 2019 - 04:10 UTC
Argentina's seven-week Illex squid season has totaled 50.195 tons

The 2019 squid season in Argentina took off with very good weekly yields, and average catches per vessel of 34.6 tons/day during the first seven weeks of operations south of the 44th parallel.
Monday, March 4th 2019 - 08:57 UTC
Chinese jigger illegally operating flees from the Argentine Coast Guard

A Chinese flagged jigger, “Hua Xiang 801” has fled from the Argentine Coast Guard, ignoring calls to stop engines, and intimidating shots, after it was discovered red-handed operating in Argentine waters early Sunday dawn.
Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 09:20 UTC
Falklands' Fortuna Ltd. implements jigger crew safety awareness courses

One of the Falkland Islands leading fishing companies, Fortuna Limited has launched a shore-based safety training course for the crew of illex jiggers set to operate in the Islands in the illex squid season. Some 900 crew-members are expected to undergo the course, which is being held every day over a two week period.
Thursday, February 21st 2019 - 15:22 UTC
Trawler “Pesca Vaqueiro” expected to remain in Montevideo for repairs

The Spanish trawler “Pesca Vaqueiro” arrived in Montevideo on Wednesday with the thirty crew members rescued from the Chinese jigger which was involved in a collision incident with the Spanish vessel last Friday.
Wednesday, February 20th 2019 - 09:56 UTC
Salmon farms in Scotland raided in connection to EU-wide probe into alleged illegal cartels

Raids have been carried out at several salmon farming sites in Scotland in connection with an EU-wide probe into alleged illegal cartels. Officials visited offices in Shetland, Stirling and Fife amid concerns they may have violated anti-trust rules. The European Commission (EC) has said the investigation is at a preliminary stage.