Argentina

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The Coalition for Fisheries Transparency (CFT) has welcomed the full ratification of the Cape Town Agreement, a major ocean treaty aimed at protecting fishers’ lives at sea. The global network of more than 50 global civil society organisations said the…

26th February 2026

CFT: Cape Town Agreement’s full ratification advances global fisheries transparency

26th February 2026

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has confirmed.

26th February 2026

Cape Town Agreement to enter into force in 2027

26th February 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The offshore component of the Argentine red shrimp fishery has achieved certification under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Standard, marking a major milestone for one of the country’s most valuable marine resources.

16th February 2026

Argentine shrimp fishery achieves certification

16th February 2026

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Argentina has deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, with Ambassador Gustavo Lunazzi presenting the country’s instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 22 July 2025.

24th July 2025

Argentina accepts WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies

24th July 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Spanish multinational Profand has successfully certified its Argentinian fleet of squid and shrimp vessels to the Best Seafood Practices Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS).

12th May 2025

Profand awarded responsible vessel certification

12th May 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Factory trawler Centurión del Atlántico – the largest in the South American country – has made a strong start after a complete refit.

15th November 2024

Argentinian reconversion leading the way

15th November 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A US coalition of shrimp producers is urging the federal government to shut down supply chains which it alleges are exploiting Uyghur labour.

5th February 2024

Shrimp farmers call for end to Uyghur exploitation

5th February 2024

NEW VESSELS

NEW VESSELS

Wanchese Argentina, a subsidiary of Wanchese Fish Company, has named its new Argentine scallop vessel Erin Bruce II at a ceremony in Vigo, Spain. 

10th August 2023

New scalloper for Argentina

10th August 2023

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A fishery improvement project (FIP) has been launched for Argentine shortfin squid following the signing of a joint collaborative framework agreement by the Argentine Chamber of Jigger Fishing Vessel Shipowners (Camara de…

29th April 2022

Squid FIP launched

29th April 2022

NEWS

NEWS

Wanchese Fish Company, a division of Cooke Seafood USA, is launching its newest shrimp trawler, F/V Destiny for operations in southern Argentine waters for the 2022 season.

20th January 2022

New shrimp trawler delivery in time for Argentina’s 2022 season

20th January 2022