Arctic Fishery Alliance

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

03/20/2024

Extended to April 15th - AFA is seeking Community and Fishery Liaison Officers in Resolute Bay . If you are interested in fisheries and helping your community, please find out more at this link:
Job add links:
https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/508
https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/509

10/10/2023

Extended to October 31st - AFA is seeking Community and Fishery Liaison Officers in Resolute Bay and Qikiqtarjuaq. If you are interested in fisheries and helping your community, please find out more at this link:
Qikiqtarjauq
https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/385
Resolute Bay
https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/384

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.

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.

09/07/2023

Extended to September 30th - AFA is seeking Community and Fishery Liaison Officers in Resolute, Qikiqtarjuaq and Arctic Bay. If you are interested in fisheries and helping your community, please find out more at this link:

Adds in Inuktitut on Tuttarvik:
Resolute Bay - https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/387
Qikiqtarjuaq – https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/388
Arctic Bay - https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/389

Adds in English on Tuttarvik:
Resolute Bay - https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/384
Qikiqtarjuaq - https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/385
Arctic Bay - https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/386

08/25/2023

08/25/2023

Short Video of Kiviuq II departing St. John's

08/25/2023

Kiviuq II sailed from St. John’s on Monday, August 21, 2023 to conduct fisheries research near Arctic Bay and deliver supplies to our communities of Qikiqtarjuaq, Arctic Bay, Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord. In addition it will be delivering supplies on behalf of Baffin Fisheries to Clyde River and Pond Inlet.

08/14/2023

AFA is seeking Community and Fishery Liaison Officers in Resolute, Qikiqtarjuaq and Arctic Bay. If you are interested in fisheries and helping your community, please find out more at this link:

Adds in Inuktitut on Tuttarvik:
Resolute Bay - https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/377
Qikiqtarjuaq - https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/378
Arctic Bay - https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/379

Adds in English on Tuttarvik:
Resolute Bay - https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/374
Qikiqtarjuaq - https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/375
Arctic Bay - https://tuttarvik.qia.ca/jobs/376

08/10/2023

Arctic Fishery Alliance (AFA), Nunavut’s first 100% Inuit owned and governed fish harvesting enterprise, is seeking Engineers for our harvesting operations in 2023. We are committed to sustainably harvesting turbot (Greenland halibut) off Baffin Island exclusively using fixed-gear.

1st Engineer

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid STCW endorsed 4th Class Motor ticket;
• Required MED and survival training;
• Solid background in Marine Electrical Systems, and Ammonia Refrigerated Systems;
• Experience in repairs of all onboard factory processing equipment;
• Experience in repairs of Marine Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems;
• Competent in oral and written English language; and
• Passport.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Chief Engineer and/or officer on watch;
• Officer on watch; and
• Perform all engine room, processing factory, and deck duties as required.

Submit cover letter, resume, and supporting certificates to: [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

07/21/2023

Arctic Fishery Alliance (AFA), Nunavut’s first 100% Inuit owned and governed fish harvesting enterprise, is seeking Factory Workers for our harvesting operations in 2023. We are committed to sustainably harvesting turbot (Greenland halibut) off Baffin Island exclusively using fixed-gear.


Factory Workers

QUALIFICATIONS

• Team-oriented individual with a desire to work in a state-of-the-art factory;
• TC-MED;
• TC-Marine Medical;
• Passport; and
• Commitment to Health and Safety.

Submit cover letter, resume, and supporting certificates to: [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.