April 2026

Since long-term fishing rights were allocated in 2022, six new vessels valued at approximately R600 million have entered the trawl fishery for hake, reflecting strong confidence in a fishery that is tightly regulated, certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and integrated into some of the world’s most demanding seafood markets. Key achievements in 2025 […]

Wilfred Esau, one of the most respected skippers in the South African trawl fishery for hake and a lifelong I&J employee, has passed away. Over a career spanning nearly four decades, he rose through the ranks from factory hand to one of the company’s most accomplished and trusted captains, leaving behind a legacy defined by