Icelandic fresh-fish trawlers landed their catches at the start of this week. Landings took place in Grindavík, Seyðisfjörður and Vestmannaeyjar. The trips yielded mixed catches, with cod accounting for the largest share.
Landings in Grindavík and Seyðisfjörður
Síldarvinnslan writes that trawler Jóhanna Gísladóttir GK landed in Grindavík on Monday with about 45 tonnes. Skipper Einar Ólafur Ágústsson said most of the fish was cod, saithe and haddock. The catch came from Lónsbugt and Breiðamerkurdýpi. The crew were at sea for three days.
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On Tuesday, Gullver NS landed 95 tonnes in Seyðisfjörður. Skipper Hjálmar Ólafur Bjarnason explained that most of it was cod. The crew had searched for Greenland halibut with little luck and later tried for haddock on Gerpisflak and Tangaflak. These attempts gave only modest results.
Busy days in Vestmannaeyjar
Also on Tuesday, Vestmannaey VE and Bergey VE came ashore in Vestmannaeyjar. Vestmannaey VE filled the hold after a varied trip.
Skipper Birgir Þór Sverrisson said they first searched for haddock at Kolahrygg and Sláturhúsið before heading to Örvæntingin and Utanfótar. A strong 24-hour haul there gave them a full ship before the long steam back to port.
Skipper Ragnar Waage Pálmason of Bergey VE reported a full catch, too. Their fish was a mix, with cod dominating, but also including haddock, saithe, and ling. Fishing took place at Lónsbugt, Sláturhúsið, Örvæntingin, Festukransinn and Grunnfóturinn.
Back to sea soon
After landing, Jóhanna Gísladóttir headed out again towards the Westfjords. Another landing is expected on Friday. Gullver plans to sail tomorrow, while the Vestmannaey trawlers are due to depart on Friday.
The steady flow of fish is welcomed by local plants, which rely on mixed catches to sustain their production. With cod still making up the bulk of the landings, processors can count on a good supply in the coming days.