PROTEGAT Fishery Protection Vessel

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PROTEGAT Fishery Protection Vessel

Post by aukepalmhof » Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:16 pm

Established in 2005 by the Fisheries Ordinance; The Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association (‘FIFCA’) represents and promotes the interests of the thirteen Falkland Island Companies holding individual transferrable quota (‘ITQ’) in the Falkland Islands Fishery.
The current members of FIFCA are: Argos Group Ltd, Beauchene Fishing Ltd., Bold Ventures Ltd., Byron Fishing Ltd., Consolidated Fisheries Ltd., Fortuna Ltd., JK Marine Ltd., Pioneer Seafoods Ltd., RBC Ltd., Seafish (Falklands) Ltd., Seaview Ltd., Southern Cross Ltd. and Sulivan Shipping Services Ltd.
The Falklands’ fishery, with its world leading quota management system is recognised as one of the most sustainably managed fisheries in the world. For thirty years it has provided quality seafood to international markets and since the introduction of the ITQ system in 2005 has made an increasingly significant contribution to the Falkland’s economic success.
Companies catch a variety of commercial species in Falkland Islands waters. In order of appearance on the First Day Cover, Southern Blue Whiting, Falkland Calamari, Hoki, Kingclip Patagonian Toothfish, Illex Squid, Rock Cod, Ray, and Common Hake.
The First Day Cover acknowledges the Falkland Islands link to international involvement in the fishery with a Far Eastern squid jigger being pictured. Since the early 1980’s vessels from Japan, Korea, and Taiwan have fished our waters for Illex squid. This large but volatile fishery is the only major sector of the industry to enter the ITQ system.
Under the theme of “Protection” on the 76p stamp is the Fishery Protection Vessel PROTEGAT, operated by the Falkland Island’s Government. The PROTEGAT is a key asset in the management, protection and policing of the Fishery. She acts as an effective deterrent to those involved in illegal fishing and is equipped with enforcement weaponry.
Source: Falkland Island Mail.

The Vessel depict on this stamp was built as a Japanese fishing vessel under yard No 1315 by the Mihi Shipyard in Shimizu, Japan for a Japanese fishing company. I don’t know the name of the company.
Launched as the SUMIYOSHI MARU No 35
Tonnage 1,094 tons, 975 dwt, dim. 70.2 x 10.6m., length bpp. 60.1m.
Powered by a diesel engine of 1,324 kW., speed?
Three fish holds.
November 1987 completed.

1998 Sold or transferred? And renamed CHOKYO MARU No 35.
2005 Sold to Galfishing Ltd., Stanley, Falkland Islands and renamed PROTOGAT
Refitted in Montevideo in a fishery protection vessel.
Accommodation for 30 persons.
She will be fitted out or has already a gun.

In the lower part of the stamp is depict a RIB which is used to transport inspection personal from the PROTEGAT to the fishing vessel.
On the photo she is depict on the deck of the PROTEGAT.

2017 In service, IMO No 8712661

Source: http://www.miramarshipindex.nz and internet
Falkland Islands 2017 76p sg?, scott?
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Re: PROTEGAT Fishery Protection Vessel

Post by D. v. Nieuwenhuijzen » Fri Dec 29, 2017 2:54 pm

Built by Miho Zosensho K.K., Shimizu, for Koyo Suisan K.K. Gt:349, Depth:6.96m. Draft:4.15m. Niigata Eng. Co.:1800 hp. IMO.8712661
(LR88/89)

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