Government of Jamaica
- Date: January- March 2024
- Category: Statistical
Quarterly Statistics Report Volume 3: Issue 1 April– June 2024
Fishing vessels in Jamaica are a cornerstone of the fishing industry, impacting economic stability, cultural identity, and food security. Balancing traditional practices with modern sustainable fishing techniques is essential for the future viability of Jamaica’s fisheries sector. Continued investment in infrastructure, training, and sustainable practices will help enhance the overall effectiveness and sustainability of the fishing vessel fleet in Jamaica.
Figure 1 highlights new vessel Licences issued for Q1 2024/25, there was a decrease of 18 Licences issued in April 2024/25 compared to April 2023/24, 57 to 39. There was an increase of 18 Licences issued in May 2024/25 compared to 2023/24, 20 to 38. June 2024/25 when compared to June 2023/24 recorded a decrease of 9 Licences issued; from 31 to 22. There’s an overall decrease in new Licences issued from 2023/24 to 2024/25.
Figure 2 highlights renewed Vessel Licences issued in Q1 2024/25 compared to the same quarter last year. April recorded a decrease of 22 Licences issued when compared to April 2023/24, from 176 to 154. 43 more Licences were issued in May 2024/25 when compared to last year (87 to 130), and June recorded a decrease of 14 Licences issued over the previous year from 134 to 120. Similar to fig.1, there’s an overall decrease in renewed Licences issued from 2023/24 to 2024/25. The increase in May is noticeable. Both graphs indicate a decline in the number of fishing vessels renewing their Licences in the first quarter of 2024/25.
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