Nain and Makkovik Fish Landings

The fish plant in Nain was a bit busier this morning.

John Ikkusek is the Manager.

He says the first catch of char was landed yesterday of 1,200 lbs.

Ikkusek added a total of 400 lbs of scallops was landed, there are three crew members on the Torngat 1 scallop boat that will be heading out each day, weather permitting.

There are also 10 fish plant workers hired.

The Makkovik fish plant also had a busy morning.

Angel Chaulk is the Clerk.

She says the 2 snow crab boats got in with its first catch yesterday with a total of 20,032 lbs that was landed.

Chaulk says there are now 4 snow crab boats out fishing.

And that there’s a jump of 34 plant workers that’s hired from 9 last week.