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Tuna transshipments plunge

By Journal on January 9, 2025 Giff Johnson, Hilary Hosia, Majuro tuna transshipment, Marshall Islands Marine Resources, Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority, Mathawmarfach News

GIFF JOHNSON Majuro experienced its worst year for tuna transshipment in more than 10 years. Statistics show that there were 160 tuna transshipments in 2024, according to data provided by the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority. This is below even the Covid-slowed year 2020, when only 175 transshipments were conducted in Majuro, largely due to […]

Tuna movement picks up

By Journal on December 12, 2024 FSM-flagged, Hilary Hosia, Majuro tuna, Mathawmarfach, tuna transshipment News Archive

Majuro had the second busiest month of the year in November, as tuna transshipment activity picked up. The 23 transshipments in November was the highest since January saw 41 tuna transfers. This year has seen transshipment activity much reduced compared to recent past years, with increased transshipment activity in other ports including Tarawa, Kosrae, Pohnpei, […]