Royal Greenland reports that last year it took delivery of 10,000 tonnes of Nutaaq cod. This figure exceeds the previous year’s total by 3000 tonnes.
The success of this collaboration, in which fish are kept alive on board fishing vessels and held in pens to be collected by live fish carrier Tuneq is such that the company is seeking ways too expand the Nutaaq programme, not least as the cod stock in Greenland is healthy and the demand is strong.
‘The Nutaaq fishery improves our economy and makes work easier and more efficient,’ commented Maniitsoq fisherman Karl Lyberth.
The live fish are collected from pens along the coast and taken to Royal Greenland’s processing facility in Maniitsoq, and the focus on keeping fish alive optimises freshness and quality.
Last year, 150 fishermen along the coast participated in the scheme, as did 120 Royal Greenland staff and the crew of Tuneq.
At the end of last year, Royal Greenland CEO Susanne Arfelt Rajamand commented that 2024 had been a year of challenges and transformation that also brought significant changes to the company.
‘While it has been demanding, it has also reaffirmed the strength of our 250 year foundation and the resilience of our colleagues around the world,’ she said, stating that the dedication, adaptability, and hard work of the company’s staff make all the difference.
‘The year has tested us as we executed a major turnaround strategy and navigated tough catch rates and market conditions, along with the loss of our trawler, Lomur. It has also been a year of learning and adaptation with new leadership roles in Greenland and expansion into new locations and business models,’ she said.
