SADSTIA

Over the past 46 years, SADSTIA has played a central role in the growth and development of the South African deep-sea trawl fishery. Some of the events and debates that impacted on the industry over the years are detailed in this brief history of SADSTIA, compiled by Charles Atkins

SADSTIA’s members participate in a sustainable and well-managed MSC-certified fishery, produce food, sustain 7 300 jobs and contribute an estimated R6.7 billion to the South African economy each year.