Fisheries

• Friday, April 24th 2020 - 08:45 UTC

  Falklands faces fishing markets paralyzed on COVID-19 impact

  

  The impact of COVID-19 on the seafood market and industry operations has been severe, confirmed fishing industry executives and a spokesperson for the Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association (FIFCA).

• Friday, April 24th 2020 - 08:40 UTC

  Falklands' fishing companies must deal with higher costs and falling prices for produce

  

  The Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association, FIFCA, Secretary James Bates said the sector faced difficulties and increased costs in the logistical and operational areas of the fishing businesses.

• Monday, April 20th 2020 - 08:55 UTC

  Argentine fisheries industry estimates exports to drop 30% this year because of COVID-19

  

  Hard times ahead for fisheries exports. According to a paper circulated among members of Argentina's different fish industry chambers foreign market prospects are not encouraging since the main markets, Spain, Italy, China and the United States, are suffering the greatest impact from the coronavirus pandemic.

• Thursday, April 16th 2020 - 08:45 UTC

  Massive mortality of Atlantic salmon species in south Chilean farms

  

  The Marine Farm company notified Chile's National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service, SERNAPESCSA of massive mortality of fish of the Atlantic salmon species. The event took place at the Mellimoyu center (110899), located at ACS 34 in the Aysén region.

• Tuesday, March 31st 2020 - 12:24 UTC

  Argentine jigger fleet begins operating north of parallel 44o. as of April first

  

  Argentine jiggers will begin operating north of parallel 44o on April first, following on a decision from the Fisheries Under Secretariat chief, Carlos Liberman. The Fisheries Federal Council is impeded of meeting because of the coronavirus pandemic rules imposed in Argentina. Anyhow the decision was taken based on a report from the Inidep research institute.

• Saturday, March 14th 2020 - 09:46 UTC

  Argentina to strengthen fisheries patrolling in the South Atlantic

  

  Argentina is going to strengthen control over its EEZ, to protect resources, and quite soon the recently acquired “ARA Bouchard” will be setting sail for its first patrolling, according to Argentine fisheries and navy officials.

• Tuesday, March 3rd 2020 - 08:59 UTC

  UK/Argentina discuss trade and business opportunities, but also Malvinas

  

  UK Deputy Foreign Secretary for Europe and the Americas Wendy Morton held on Monday several meetings in Buenos Aires with officials from the new Argentine government looking to strengthen bilateral ties as well as boosting trade and investment.

• Sunday, March 1st 2020 - 13:35 UTC

  Falklands Illex season has assembled some 105 licensed jiggers

  

  The Falkland Islands are expecting some 105 jiggers to take the Illex licenses, which is a “normal” number for the season while preliminary results anticipate an abundant catch. “The usual” 105 jiggers plus one trawler has accepted the Illex license offers, confirmed earlier in the week Director of Natural Resources Dr Andrea Clausen.

• Saturday, February 29th 2020 - 07:40 UTC

  Falklands' government and fishing companies agree accord to underpin future of the industry

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and the Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association (FIFCA) have agreed an Accord to underpin the future of the industry. The Accord acknowledges that the Falkland Islands has a strong commitment to quality, sustainability and the environment.

• Friday, February 14th 2020 - 07:23 UTC

  Falkland Islands announces partner to develop new port

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) announced on Thursday it has selected a development partner to design and build a new port in Stanley Harbour. After an extensive global procurement process, FIG is pleased to announce that it has agreed to BAM Nuttall Ltd as its development partner, subject to successful conclusion of contract. The aim is for the contract to be agreed and signed by the end of March 2020.