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SADSTIA was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Louis Penzhorn, a former Managing Director of Sea Harvest who also served as Chairman of SADSTIA. Penzhorn was associated with Sea Harvest for more than 40 years. Over the course of his career he made a substantial contribution to the company and to the South […]

Brendan Jales, Human Resources Director at I&J has passed away. “It is with deep sadness that we share the news of his passing. Brendan’s contributions to our industry have been great and exceptional. He served as Chairman of the Bargaining Council for the fishing industry, Chairman of the fishing industry employers association, SAFIEO, was an

The allocation of long-term, 15-year rights to 37 companies, the celebration of SADSTIA’s important 50-year anniversary milestone, and the auditing of the hake trawl fishery in compliance with the Marine Stewardship Council certification are some of the topics covered in SADSTIA’s 2023 Annual Review.

In 2024, the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association celebrated its half-century, a laudable achievement for any member-based organization. In this brochure, SADSTIA proudly reflects on the central role the Association has played in the development and management of the South African fishing industry. The artwork featured in the anniversary brochure was produced by Kimberlyn

SADSTIA Chairman Innocent Dwayi, has extended his congratulations to Dion George, newly appointed Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, and assured him of the Association’s intention to work constructively with government to strengthen the fishing industry in South Africa.  “We welcome the appointment of Dr Dion George as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the

The South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association celebrated its 50th anniversary at an intimate dinner for members and stakeholders in April 2024. Also in attendance were representatives of key partner organisations including the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the South African Maritime Safety Authority and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications.   Welcoming

Doug Butterworth and Johann Augustyn, who both play pivotal roles in the management of the deep-sea trawl fishery for hake, were presented with certificates of “Special Recognition for Excellence and Accomplishments” at the inaugural Fishing Industry Gala Awards that took place in Cape Town in October. The black-tie event was attended by the leaders of

In a major vote of confidence for the South African fishing industry, Felix Ratheb has been elected chairman of the International Groundfish Forum, a highly influential industry body that tracks the global fishery for groundfish, a term used to describe fishes that live on or near the seabed. Some of the best-known examples of groundfish

The South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) has welcomed the conclusion of a four-year process that resulted in the allocation of long-term, 15-year rights in the deep-sea trawl fishery for hake. The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, announced her appeal decisions in the hake deep-sea trawl fishery on 4 October

Well-managed bottom trawl fisheries produce food with a much lower environmental impact than any animal protein, including chicken, pork and beef. This is one of the findings of a paper published in July in the respected ICES Journal of Marine Science. Titled Evaluating the sustainability and environmental impacts of trawling compared to other food production