Fisheries

Monday, February 16th 2015 - 08:20 UTC
US icebreaker Polar Star rescues Australian longliner trapped in Antarctic ice

An Australian fishing vessel that was stranded in Antarctic ice for a week with a damaged propeller is expected to make its way to New Zealand under its own power.The 63-metre Antarctic Chieftain longliner damaged its propeller after hitting an iceberg and was stranded about 1,500 kilometres north-east of McMurdo Sound with 26 people on board.
Friday, February 13th 2015 - 09:44 UTC
Argentina reports sharp fall in hake, squid and shrimp landings during January

Argentine fish landings have dropped dramatically during January, totaling 16,464 tons, 31.8% less than a year ago when the volume was 24,121.4 tons. Of this year's volume, 11,803.8 tons were of fish, 4,567.4 tons crustaceans and 92.8 tons shellfish, according to statistics from the Under-secretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Friday, February 13th 2015 - 04:46 UTC
Falklands' 105 plus Illex fishing licences for a promising 2015 season

One hundred and five jiggers and one trawler have been offered Falkland Islands Illex squid licenses for the coming season which opens on February 15. The total number of licences offered matches those taken up in 2014, confirmed Director of Natural Resources John Barton at the Islands Fisheries Committee Meeting.
Friday, February 6th 2015 - 02:02 UTC
“Thunder” again caught toothfish poaching, claims Sea Shepherd 'Bob Baker'

The crew of the Sea Shepherd ship, “Bob Barker”, has confirmed that a set of buoys, attached to a beacon, were set out by the crew of the “Thunder” under the cover of night, indicating that the vessel is resuming illegal fishing activity.
Thursday, February 5th 2015 - 03:31 UTC
China to supply Argentina five “Malvinas Class” offshore patrol vessels

Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is expected to sign agreements with China to increase military co-operation, including construction of new warships for the Argentine Navy, during her current state visit to Beijing, according to media reports and Jane's Defense Weekly.
Tuesday, February 3rd 2015 - 06:59 UTC
Toothfish poachers in Australian waters try to ram Sea Shepherd's “Sam Simon”

Two illegal fishing boats that evaded the New Zealand navy are now in Australian waters, but it's unclear whether local authorities will intervene. Conservation group Sea Shepherd on Monday said one of their ships patrolling the area, the Sam Simon, intercepted the Yongding and the Kunlun at 11.30am AEDT with prohibited fishing gear on its deck.
Tuesday, January 27th 2015 - 06:27 UTC
Interpol issues Purple Notices on three vessels illegally fishing in Southern Ocean

At the request of New Zealand, INTERPOL Purple Notices have been issued to seek information on the individuals and networks behind three vessels fishing illegally in the Southern Ocean.
Thursday, January 22nd 2015 - 15:47 UTC
Toothfish poachers caught red-handed in Antarctica waters slip away

Staying hidden behind sea ice and large waves, sailors aboard a navy patrol boat from New Zealand sneaked up on three suspected poaching ships, then took photos and video of the fishermen hauling in prized fish in banned nets from the ocean near Antarctica. Seemingly caught red-handed, the crews of the rusting vessels just kept on fishing.
Wednesday, January 14th 2015 - 07:19 UTC
New Zealand navy detects three toothfish poachers red-handed in the Ross Sea

The New Zealand navy has discovered a third boat fishing illegally. The Foreign Ministry informed that the HMNZS Wellington caught another vessel, “Yongding”, to the west of the Ross Sea, in Antarctic waters.
Wednesday, January 14th 2015 - 07:09 UTC
HMS Protector involved in CCAMLR inspection in Antarctic waters

The Royal Navy’s Ice Patrol Ship has carried out her first inspection of a fishing vessel in Antarctic Waters. HMS Protector met the fishing vessel while on patrol in Antarctic waters and made arrangements to carry out the inspection.