150 Peruvian artisanal squid fishing vessels formalize their access to fish in international waters

Published 2024년 12월 19일

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Peru's artisanal squid fishing industry, a key economic and social sector, has faced challenges, leading to the paralysis of ports and fishing plants. However, with the support of SONAPESCAL, the Ministry of Production, and boat owners, the industry has registered 150 vessels with the OROP-PS, an international fishing organization, allowing for international development and competition. This registration is seen as a significant step towards resilience and adaptation to the challenges faced by the sector. SONAPESCAL is calling for the publication of new squid fishing regulations and the importance of satellite monitoring for the artisanal fleet.

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Business Empresarial.- Artisanal squid fishing, one of the economic and social pillars of Peru, has been facing a series of adversities in recent months that have deeply affected the sector. As a result, important ports such as Paita, Bayóvar, Chimbote and Pucusana are crowded with hundreds of immobilized boats, while fishing plants and exports of this resource have been paralyzed. Despite this, recent joint work between the artisanal fishing organizations that make up SONAPESCAL, the Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) and the commitment of the owners of the boats themselves has made it possible to make viable the intention that, through its registration in the OROP-PS, this fishery will also develop internationally. For Elsa Vega, president of SONAPESCAL, this achievement is a sign that the Peruvian artisanal squid fishing sector is in a position to meet the rigorous requirements that international fishing organizations, such as the OROP-PS, demand. “The fact that we now have 150 ...

Source: BusinessEmpresarial