South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands

Mackerel Icefish Licensing Open

The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 licensing round for the mid-water fishery for mackerel icefish at South Georgia. Information for applicants and further details can be obtained by emailing the Director of Fisheries (DOF@gov.gs).

Iceberg A23a

The world’s largest iceberg has run aground in shallow waters off the Island of South Georgia. The iceberg, which is about twice the size of Greater London, appears to be stuck on the continental shelf and should start breaking up on the island’s south-west shores.

Iceberg A23a

The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is aware of and closely monitoring the movement of iceberg A23a. Icebergs are a regular occurrence in the Southern Ocean, and we anticipate A23a will run aground before it reaches the landmass of South Georgia.

Statement From Argos Froyanes

The tragic events of Monday the 22nd of July leading to the loss of thirteen of our Officers and Crew have been well documented and communicated by the Falkland Island Government.

Argos Georgia Statement From The Acting Commissioner

The team at GSGSSI are profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of the fishing vessel Argos Georgia, which succumbed to the forces of the South Atlantic Ocean overnight on Monday 22nd July 2024, with the loss of many of those aboard.

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT

Update: Incident involving FV ARGOS GEORGIA

On Monday 22 July 2024 the Falkland Islands Maritime Authority received information that the fishing vessel Argos Georgia, with 27 persons onboard, was taking on water and requesting assistance some 200 miles east of Stanley. At 4pm local time on Monday 22 July 2024 the crew of the vessel were forced to abandon ship.

GSGSSI Stakeholder Meeting, July 2024