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The Far Eastern squid jiggers have started to arrive into Stanley Harbour in preparation for the 2023 Illex season. The third week in January saw the FIMAs first inspection of the season.
The vessel was over 30 years old, yet a great example of the hard work the operators and crews have invested in bringing their vessels up to standard.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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