Arctic Fishery Alliance

Arctic Fishery Alliance Nunavut’s first 100% Inuit owned fishing enterprise.

About: Arctic Fishery Alliance Limited Partnership (AFA) is Nunavut’s first 100% Inuit owned fishing enterprise. We strive to ensure that the benefits from Nunavut’s offshore fishing resources are returned to our owners in the communities of: Arctic Bay, Grise Fiord, Qikiqtarjuaq, and Resolute Bay. Additional Information: We are also committed to sustainably harvesting Greenland halibut (turbot) o

ff Baffin Island exclusively using fixed-gear. We seek to continuously build our globally-recognized reputation as the premier seafood producer in Nunavut.

Job opportunity with AFA as a Manager of Community Benefits and Relations.
02/18/2025

Job opportunity with AFA as a Manager of Community Benefits and Relations.

AFA is seeking Community and Fishery Liaison Officers in Qikiqtarjuaq. If you are interested in fisheries and helping yo...
02/18/2025

AFA is seeking Community and Fishery Liaison Officers in Qikiqtarjuaq. If you are interested in fisheries and helping your community.

AFA is seeking Community and Fishery Liaison Officers in Arctic Bay. If you are interested in fisheries and helping your...
02/18/2025

AFA is seeking Community and Fishery Liaison Officers in Arctic Bay. If you are interested in fisheries and helping your community.

On August 27, 2024, Kiviuq I departed Akureyri Iceland to begin the 2024 fishing season starting Trip 1 NAFO 0A (Sep 7-N...
12/20/2024

On August 27, 2024, Kiviuq I departed Akureyri Iceland to begin the 2024 fishing season starting Trip 1 NAFO 0A (Sep 7-Nov 4, 2024) and Trip 2 NAFO 0A and 0B (Nov 10-Dec 13, 2024) harvesting Total catch of 328 MT of Greenland halibut. After 4 months at sea the Kiviuq I has arrived December 19, 2024, in St. John’s, NL bringing an end to its fishing season. Kiviuq I is tied in front of Suvak and Kiviuq II.
During its voyages, Kiviuq I visited several key ports, including Nuuk and Sisimiut in Greenland as well as Pond Inlet and Qikiqtarjuaq in Nunavut.
The vessel had 43 crew from all over, such as Morocco, Vancouver, BC. Creston South, NL. Saint John, NB. Iqaluit NU. and Faroe Islands and many other places, showcasing a truly international team effort. Crew from Nunavut were from Iqaluit -Harley Kakudluk, Jonathan Nagmalik, Keith Naglingniq, Micheal Nowdlak and Eliyah Micheal. Andrew Qammaniq and Damien MacPa - Pond Inlet. James Newkingnak – Qikiqtarjuaq. Travis Morgan – Hall Beach. Joshua Ejangiaq – Arctic Bay.

Suvak left St. John’s NL. on Saturday, May 4th, sailed to 0B, set their fishing gear, and was in Nuuk on May 10th to pic...
11/18/2024

Suvak left St. John’s NL. on Saturday, May 4th, sailed to 0B, set their fishing gear, and was in Nuuk on May 10th to pick up supplies and Inuit crew, then proceeding back to 0B. During the fishing season, Suvak also fished in 0A. Having successfully completed all 9 fishing trips in total record of 1333.650 MT, Suvak has now returned back to St. John’s on November 15th 2024. Over the next few months, the vessel will undergo necessary refitting as required by Transport Canada.

July 11, 2024, Suvak is offloading a full catch of Turbot in Sisimiut. This marks the third trip Suvak has completed in ...
07/12/2024

July 11, 2024, Suvak is offloading a full catch of Turbot in Sisimiut. This marks the third trip Suvak has completed in area 0B this season. Due to heavy ice conditions in area 0A, we are currently unable to fish there, we will monitor the ice condition daily using ice charts and will resume fishing when we determine that the ice is adequate for fishing.

Kiviuq II has arrived back to St. John’s, NL on July 10, 2024, from Lunenberg, NS. from getting refitted, AFA is pleased...
07/12/2024

Kiviuq II has arrived back to St. John’s, NL on July 10, 2024, from Lunenberg, NS. from getting refitted, AFA is pleased to announce that Kiviuq II has successfully completed inspections for Transport Canada and is certified for another year.

Suvak departed St. John’s NL on Saturday, May 4th, sailed to 0B, set their fishing gear, and was in Nuuk on May 10th to ...
05/13/2024

Suvak departed St. John’s NL on Saturday, May 4th, sailed to 0B, set their fishing gear, and was in Nuuk on May 10th to pick up supplies and Inuit crew from Iqaluit on a charter and on May 11th Suvak departed proceeding back to 0B.

AFA’s new vessel soon leaving Icelandic shipyard after extensive renovation and installing new factory. Slippurinn-DNG i...
09/28/2023

AFA’s new vessel soon leaving Icelandic shipyard after extensive renovation and installing new factory. Slippurinn-DNG is putting the finishing touches on a comprehensive renovation of the longline fishing vessel Kiviuq I (ex. Anna EA 305) and installing a new processing factory onboard.
The project buyer is the Canadian fishing company Arctic Fishery Alliance, which catches Greenland halibut in Canada's Arctic region. The Cooperation with the Arctic Fishery Alliance has been excellent in every way. They have a clear vision and a great sense of quality, say both Garðar Jóhannesson and Magnús Blöndal, who lead the project on behalf of Slippurinn-DNG. In the same way, the Arctic Fishery Alliance has been happy with the Cooperation with Slippurinn-DNG for the great work and Cooperation. "We look forward to working with them again in the future, says Keith Coady, Operations Manager of Arctic Fishery Alliance.

Kiviuq I plans to depart for the fishing grounds next week. Here is Fiskifrettir, Icelandic’s largest fishing newspaper,...
09/22/2023

Kiviuq I plans to depart for the fishing grounds next week. Here is Fiskifrettir, Icelandic’s largest fishing newspaper, is published weekly and consistently features “Mynd vikunnar” which translates to “The photo of the week”. Here is the translation of the text of the featured photo:

Anna EA says goodbye!
Anna EA, which Útgerðarfélag Akureyringa sold to the Arctic Fishery Alliance in Canada in the middle of last year, has been rebuilt and will soon leave for home harbour under the name Kiviuq I. The vessel was built in Norway in November 2001 and is considered an excellent long-lining vessel. The line is pulled through a well in the middle of the ship. The vessel, which is 52 meters long, had not been fishing for some time for the ÚA.

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