Common Name
Bigeye Tuna
Scientific Name
Thunnus obesus
Overview
FIP Description
Afritex is an investment holding company with strategic interests in African based fishing operations that markets seafood to a global base of customers. Through its subsidiary companies, Afritex operates two longline tuna and swordfish operations – (a) one in Port Louis (Mauritius), and the other (b) in Beira (Mozambique). All vessels are now flagged to Mozambique.
a) Afritex Fishing Ltd (Mauritius)
Longline fishing operation based in Port Louis (Mauritius), with commercial quay-side packing and processing facility, and owned fleet of vessels. Fishing in waters of Mauritius, the primary focus is fresh tuna (mainly YFT) and swordfish. The product is distributed fresh by airfreight, as well as processed seafood for retail ready lines, such as tuna, swordfish, dorado and other associated by-catch.
b) Pescamoz
Longline fishing company based in the port of Beira (Mozambique). It comprises a processing facility and self-owned fleet of longline vessels. Primary focus is on the export of fresh tuna and swordfish, as well as processing a range of retail lines from tuna, swordfish, and dorado.
How is this FIP Doing?
| 21% | 32% | 46% |
This shows the proportion of actions in the workplan that the FIP has completed.
| 30% |
This shows the proportion of actions that are behind schedule, on track,completed, or not yet started.
| Behind | On Track | Complete | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 70% | 30% | 0% |
This shows the proportion of actions specifically addressing red indicators that are behind schedule, on track, completed, or not yet started. This helps users understand the progress the FIP is making on the biggest challenges in the fishery.
| Behind | On Track | Complete | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 71% | 29% | 0% |
FIP Objective(s)
- Achieve sustainable stock status’ for tuna and swordfish species that is consistent with the Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) and management systems strengthened to achieve this.
- To improve the availability of accurate data on catches, retained and especially bycatch by strengthening information systems and training.
- To collaborate with other institutions working on tuna fisheries issues in the country, including working together to improve the management and policy towards sustainable fisheries for example Harvest Control Rules.
- Increase observer coverage electronically or in person.
- Promote the adoption by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) and member countries of precautionary and ecosystem-based management measures and encourage the IOTC to adopt management measures that will reduce fishing mortality.
- Strengthen mahi mahi, ETP and retained species management strategies and reduce bycatch
- Improve governance and decision-making process.
- To achieve a certifiable status by 2025.
FIP Type
Comprehensive
FIP Stage
Stage 4: Improvements in Fishing Practices or Fishery Management
Start and Projected End Dates
June, 2019
June, 2025
Species
Common Name
Yellowfin Tuna
Scientific Name
Thunnus albacares
Common Name
Swordfish
Scientific Name
Xiphias gladius
Common Name
Mahi-mahi
Scientific Name
Coryphaena hippurus
Gear Type
Location
Estimated Total FIP Landings
1365 metric tons
FIP Leads
Organization Name
Afritex
Organization Type
Industry
Primary Contact
Felipe Lobo
Website Name