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1: Tristan’s Fishing Season Completed - Tristan (Fisheries) - 27.04.2010

The Total Allowable Catches (TAC) for the 2009/10 season has finally been completed with the help of the MV Edinburgh. The TAC at Tristan was the most difficult to forefilled, not because the status of the stock but due to the lack of fishing days, weather and workable harbour conditions. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

2: Tristan Participates in MSC EX in Cape Town - Tristan (Fisheries) - 10.04.2010

The 7th South African International Commercial Fishing and Maritime Services Exhibition Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has met in Cape Town. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

3: Tristan rock lobster fishery enters full MSC assessment - Tristan (Fisheries) - 07.01.2010

TRISTAN da Cunha’s rock lobster fishery has entered full assessment for the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) certificate for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.

4: Up-date on Factory Fire - Friday 15th - Tristan (Fisheries) - 15.02.2008

Things are getting back to some normality after the Fish Factory was destroyed in the early hours of the morning on the 13th February. Photos (c) James Glass A view of the fire as it finished off the factory and the removal of tainted lobster-tail from the collapsed freezer.

5: Tristan's Contingency Plans After the Factory Fire - Tristan (Fisheries) - 14.02.2008

Following last night’s fire at the Factory, we hope to restore electricity supplies to the community later today. But it is absolutely crucial that you use only the minimum.

6: Tristan da Cunha Factory Fire on 13th February 2008 - Tristan (Fisheries) - 13.02.2008

Local Shock and Dismay at Calamity of Factory Loss Initial report from Administrator David Morley sent at 13.37 on Wednesday 13th February. Photos (c) David Morley Views of the fire damage

7: UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Press Release - Tristan (Fisheries) - 13.02.2008

We can confirm that early on Wednesday 13 February there was a fire at the fish-processing factory on Tristan da Cunha. Photo (c) David Morley A view of the fire damage

8: Last of the Fishing News for 2007 - Tristan (Fisheries) - 16.12.2007

The Fishing season increase in catches over the last two months and the TAC (Total Allowable Catch) caught for the 2007/08 season to date stands at 148,330kgs, which has been caught in 28 fishing days. Photo (c) James Glass - Tristan Times - Tristan's fishermen examine their catch.

9: Shipping News (27/11/07) - Tristan (Fisheries) - 09.12.2007

On Wednesday 21st November the fishing vessel Viking Bay returned to Tristan da Cunha to collect Jose Parada and for another injury crewmen Abraham Velgas to see the doctor.

10: Longline Fishing Vessel in distress - Tristan (Fisheries) - 20.09.2007

On Saturday 8th September, the Falmouth Coastguard informed Andy Repetto radio operator for Tristan radio, that the fishing vessel Alcyon had fouled a drifting trawl net at position 31° 29S, 04° 03W. Photos (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

11: FIRST DAY OF THE 2007/08 FISHING SEASON GETS UNDERWAY - Tristan (Fisheries) - 07.08.2007

Since the 2nd July the island fishermen has been anxiously waiting for a fishing day, but due to the winters heavy seas and strong westerly winds they have not been given a chance.

12: Islander's fear the worse for their lobster fishery - Tristan (Fisheries) - 21.07.2007

When the Oil Rig ran aground on the south of Tristan last year, the islanders main concern were what aliens it may have brought and what damage it may cause to their fragile lobster fishery, the main revenue earner on the island.

13: TRISTAN OFFICIALS BOARD SUSPECTED POACHER - Tristan (Fisheries) - 15.05.2007

Tristan Officials have boarded a Taiwanese Jigger that was acting suspiciously near the Island. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) Chi Jing No 3 acting suspiciously

14: Wave Dancer to Return to Tristan - Tristan (Fisheries) - 16.01.2006

Thanks to the Falkland Islands Company, the Wave Dancer has been renovated at VT Halmatic Shipyard in Portsmouth. Photo (c) VT Halmatic Shipyard - Wave Dancer at a top speed of 29.5 kts in the Solent

15: Poor Weather Affects Tristan Fishing Days - Tristan (Fisheries) - 31.10.2005

James Glass tells us that the weather has been unkind to the fishing effort around Tristan. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) Calshot Harbour from the air

16: Tristan's Factory Workers Strike For Higher Negotiated Pay Raise - Tristan (Fisheries) - 14.09.2005

Women on Tristan da Cunha do not accept 9p per box for the back brreaking work.

17: Argos Helena Heading for Tristan - Tristan (Fisheries) - 07.09.2005

Argos Helena is normally licenced for Tooth-fish in South Georgia waters.

18: Tristan Catch Good Despite Seismic Activity - Tristan (Fisheries) - 07.06.2005

Despite the frequent seismic activity in the waters around Tristan, Fisheries officials say that there has been a good catch this year. Photo (c) David Cothran

19: Wave Dancer Refit - Tristan (Fisheries) - 09.02.2005

Tristan’s Fisheries Patrol boat, which has been sitting out of the water at Calshot Harbour, will be having a refit soon. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) Wave Dancer at Calshot Harbour.

20: Countries Debate Strategies for Combating IUU Fishing - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 01.07.2004

Some improvement in capacity management, illegal fishing a growing problem, and high-seas operations not adequately controlled. George Kourous tells us more.

21: Tristan Goes Fishing: A Photo Diary - Tristan (Fisheries) - 10.02.2004

These photos were taken on the first day of the fishing season - 03 September 2003. Photos (c) Tristan Times

22: Australian Navy Catches Suspected Poacher - All (Fisheries) - 24.01.2004

A Royal Australian Navy warship has successfully apprehended a vessel suspected of fishing illegally in isolated Australian territorial waters. Photo and Story (c) Commonwealth of Australia.

23: OST Minister Explains About Fisheries Protection - Ascension (Fisheries) - 14.12.2003

Bill Rammell, the Head of the British Overseas Territories Department, has been talking about fisheries protection in the South Atlantic Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA)

24: A Brand New Task Force to Fight Illegal Fishing - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 13.12.2003

Now, there’s a real glimmer of hope on the horizon. Five Maritime Countries, Australia, Britain, Chile, Namibia and New Zealand have got together to launch a top-level task force to tackle illegal fishing.

25: Southern Supporter and Viarsa Pass Gough Island - Tristan (Fisheries) - 03.09.2003

Gough Island is the first land that the Crew of the Southern Supporter have seen since leaving Fremantle on 22 July. Photo (c) Australian Customs - A helicopter from SA Agulhas delivers some supplies to Viarsa.

26: VIARSA1: The Epic Chase Ends - Tristan (Fisheries) - 28.08.2003

After an epic 4,000 nautical mile chase, Fisheries Protection Officers boarded VIARSA1 and arrested it. Photo (c) Australian Customs - DORADA gives chase to VIARSA.