Issues flagged after inspection of new Fisheries Patrol Vessel
An inspection of the new Fisheries Protection Vessel, Lilibet has revealed some issues. The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency instructed the Falkland Islands Maritime Authority
Fisheries Committee eyes solution for bycatch
In this week’s Fisheries Committee, suggestions were made around the possibility of creating a combined fishing licence which would enable fishing vessels to reduce levels
Reception Held for ITQ B Launch in New Year
A reception to mark the launch of ITQ B was held in Stanley on Monday. ITQ B, a scheme to grant fishing licenses to companies
Fisheries note Record-High Fishing Catches
Recently, the fishing industry has been observing record-breaking fishing catches. Loligo catches continue to be high this season – the cumulative catch in 2022 has
Individual Transferable Quota B approved for Falklands Fishing Companies
The notice to grant the individual Transferable Quota B, or ITQ B, has been approved for fishing companies in the Falklands for a 25-year license.
New Fisheries Patrol Vessel
The contract for a new fisheries patrol vessel has been signed with Seagull Maritime Ltd, the Falkland Islands Government confirmed this week. The new vessel,
New ITQ B scheme for fishing vessels passed
In 2018 executive council first discussed the concept of redesigning the Individual Transferable Quota scheme for finfish and LA-LEE-GO fisheries in the Islands. After four