Fishing is what we do, but seeing our vessels from the sky gives a whole new appreciation for life at sea. Thanks to Huxell Austin and Morgan Barbelivien, we’ve got some awesome aerial shots of the Ocean Dynasty, Yasmin, and Olive Skye in action during their last trip, which wrapped up on 4th February.
These photos capture our fleet surrounded by open water, the horizon, and the deep blue where our prized Southern Bluefin Tuna thrive. They also highlight the skill, teamwork, and dedication that go into every trip.
A huge thank you to Morgan and Huxell for sharing these great shots! If you’ve got photos or videos from your time at sea, we’d love to see them and add them to our collection.
Keep an eye on our social media for more behind-the-scenes glimpses into life at sea!
We are excited to announce that Dr Hagen Stehr AO is a finalist for the SA Senior Australian of the Year Awards with the winner announced next Wednesday.
Dr Hagen Stehr AO has an unwavering passion for fishing and aquaculture. Arriving in Port Lincoln as a penniless merchant sailor from Germany, Hagen jumped ship in 1960 and is now one of South Australia’s wealthiest men.
Follow the link for more information:
https://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/honour-roll/?view=fullView&recipientID=2218
Hi All,
We have caught all our fish for the year, Vessels and crew returned home safe from sea on the 20th of February completing the first stages of the 2019 season, marking the start of the rigorous feeding program. Unlike previous seasons the fish were deceivingly harder to find this time around, rough conditions plagued most of the trip forcing the team to be at their very best. Inconstant weather patterns couldn’t stop the crew though as they powered through each day perilously on the search for the slightest ripple of tuna.
Our cages have been towed back into Port Lincoln and all transfer’s are complete, vessel’s and diving specialists are now sent twice a day to feed and carry out maintenance operations ensuring all fish are kept safe in these crucial months prior to harvesting. We use a series of underwater cameras plus manual and remote controlled feeding technology to further protect and asses the fish. A mixture of sardines are fed every day through fish spitters in an attempt to reflect a natural feeding environment for the tuna. The goal is to produce the finest quality Southern Bluefin Tuna in the world, to do this we pay close attention to the needs of the fish day and night, making sure they are fed and comfortable throughout the entire process.
Skipper of the Yasmin, Managing Director Marcus Stehr:
“We had a fairly consistent tuna catching season, however in order for us to catch the biggest and best fish on offer it did take longer then first anticipated”
“We will have some fantastic fish this year, all being around 30kg gilled and gutted with a high grade condition index”
“I have recently arrived back in Australia from China as we are starting to open up the Chinese market by laying the foundations with some very solid relationships. We will start price negotiations with Japan over the following weeks”