An Argentine fishing company dedicated exclusively to the Patagonian scallop.
Responsible fishing since 1996
The Argentine Partner
Eduardo Santiago González-Lemmi is an Argentine fishing entrepreneur, first entering the industry in 1972. With a longstanding career and decades of experience, González-Lemmi is well regarded and recognized as a business referent within the Argentine fishing industry. Alongside the National Institute for Fisheries Research and Development (INIDEP) and the Federal Fisheries Council (Consejo Federal Pesquero), González-Lemmi was able to grow worldwide recognition of the sustainability of the Patagonian scallop fishery, after it obtained MSC certification in 2006.
HISTORY
1995
Foundation of Glaciar Pesquera.
Application for two Patagonian scallop fishing permits to the National Government.
1996
Attained two scallop fishing permits
Beginning of fishing operations with the vessels Atlantic Surf I and Atlantic Surf II.
1998
The vessel Atlantic Surf II is sold due to the huge losses generated by the supply of Chinese scallops at prices that did not cover costs in Argentina.
2001
Chinese scallops are banned in Europe and the price of scallops on the international market is normalized.
The Atlantic Surf III arrives to replace the inactive vessel Atlantic Surf II.
2003
The start of the private social investment program, working together with social organizations and the university of Mar del Plata.
2006
Through the company’s initiative and collaboration with INIDEP, Glaciar Pesquera attains the world’s first certification for sustainable scallops according to the MSC standard.
Creation of the Department of Corporate Social Responsibility.
2012
Sustainability recertification was obtained under the MSC standard for the Patagonian scallop fishery.
2013
Glaciar Pesquera fosters the creation of a business forum called FortaleceRSE to promote Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, with training activities and the exchange of best practices, inviting companies from Mar del Plata to join the project.
2014
The Capesante vessel arrives to replace the Atlantic Surf I.
Individual Transferable Quotas for Patagonian scallops are received for 45% of the Maximum Catch of the species.
2016
Glaciar Pesquera, along with other member companies of FortaleceRSE, organize the 1st Regional Forum on CSR and Sustainable Development.
2017
The second recertification of the MSC standard for the Patagonian scallop fishery is attained.
OHSAS 18001 occupational safety standard is certified on the Atlantic Surf III vessel and at the office.
2018
As a member of SEDEX, it conducts the SMETA audit of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
The CSR Protocol of the Municipality of General Pueyrredón based on ISO 26000 was implemented, and Glaciar Pesquera certified its CSR management.
Glaciar Pesquera, together with FortaleceRSE, organized the 3rd Regional Forum on CSR and Sustainable Development, and FortaleceRSE obtained legal status as a Business Chamber.
2019
Glaciar Pesquera is a member of the founding board of the FortaleceRSE Mar del Plata Chamber for Social Responsibility (Cámara de la Responsabilidad Social FortaleceRSE Mar del Plata).
2020
During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Glaciar Pesquera invested in private transportation for its crew members to ensure operations were uninterrupted. It was also a pioneer in implementing COVID testing for every crew member upon entering the vessels, in addition to enforcing isolation quarantines prior to each embarkation.
In its Private Social Investment Strategy, it focused investment in healthcare, providing significant contributions to the Mar del Plata Regional Hospital and the Ushuaia Hospital. Glaciar Pesquera also joined a network of companies to provide assistance during the health crisis with healthcare supplies and food, in coordination with the City Government.
2021
The ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety standard was certified on both vessels at the Ushuaia plant and the administrative office.
2022
The technical study on carbon footprint and offset was completed.
Recertification of the CSR Protocol of the Municipality of General Pueyrredon based on ISO 26000 was obtained.
2023
The Atlantic Surf III and Capesante vessels entered drydock for repairs and equipment upgrades to reduce their carbon footprint.
2024
The Patagonian scallop fishery attained the third recertification under the MSC standard.
Glaciar Pesquera’s Code of Business Conduct was published, and all employees received training.
The Operational Health and Safety System was recertified under ISO 45001, and we attained the recertification of the Municipality of General Pueyrredón’s CSR Protocol based on ISO 26000.
During the 6th Regional Forum on CSR and Sustainable Development organized with FortaleceRSE, Glaciar Pesquera shared its experience in measuring carbon footprint.
2025
The FISH Standard for Crew (Fairness, Integrity, Safety and Health) audit is completed on the vessels Atlantic Surf III and Capesante, and it attained certification valid until March 2028. Glaciar Pesquera is the first fishing company in South America to receive this important recognition.
VESSELS
F/V Atlantic Surf III
Based out of Mar del Plata, Argentina, the Atlantic Surf III is a factory freezer vessel, capable of harvesting, cleaning, grading and freezing Patagonian scallops within an hour of catch.
F/V Capesante
The Capesante (Italian for “scallop”) joined the company in 2015. Based in Ushuaia, Argentina, the vessel was built in Spain in 2002 and then completely renovated before sailing the Argentine Sea in 2014. The Capesante fishes year-round in the waters bordering the Argentine continental shelf. Scallops are harvested, shucked, cleaned and individually quick-frozen within an hour of catch.
PATAGONIAN
SCALLOP
OUR PEOPLE
Glaciar Pesquera acknowledges the importance of having a talented and committed workforce, both at sea and on land. Our people are truly our greatest asset. We strive to select a team with strong values, who are eager to learn and grow, who enjoy working in a dynamic and team-oriented environment, who appreciate being challenged and who value the opportunity to make a difference between good work and excellent work.
Currently, the company employs more than 170 Argentineans, all of whom are committed to guaranteeing the delivery of top-quality Patagonian scallops to our customers. Whether participating in the fishing operation or ensuring our product is processed and shipped, our entire team is dedicated to meeting business commitments while respecting the natural resources on which we rely upon.