The Makkovik fishplant has been open for a few weeks which is an earlier start for this summer.
Angel Chaulk is the Clerk.
She says first catch of snow crabs were landed last Friday, June 25th, from one boat that totaled 18,482 lbs.
Chaulk says there are three snow crab boats fishing, and a total of 35,582 lbs. had been landed to date yesterday.
She says the fish plant is into full swing with 23 employees.
Clean up has also started at the Nain Fish plant.
John Ikkusek is the Manager.
He says there are a total of 8 employees working, the clean-up started yesterday, Monday and it will carry out into next week.
Ikkusek says he is not sure when the commercial fishery will start, but right now there are no licenses available for the fishermen.
He added the Torngat 1 scallop boat is expected to arrive here on the Kamutik W.
The scallop fishery will be going ahead with Captain John Andersen sometime soon.