An Argentine fishing company dedicated exclusively to the Patagonian scallop.
Responsible fishing since 1996
Founded in 1995 as a partnership between Canadian-based Clearwater Seafoods and Mr. Eduardo S. González-Lemmi, Glaciar Pesquera is an Argentine fishing company dedicated exclusively to the Patagonian scallop. Headquartered in Mar del Plata, the company has 165 full-time employees and operates two state-of-the-art factory vessels for harvesting and processing scallops, as well as a land-based plant and cold storage facility in Ushuaia
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).
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 165 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.