Two major Surinamese enterprises operating in the country’s fishing industry, De Suriname American Industries Ltd. (Sail) and Centrale voor Vissershavens in Suriname N.V. (Cevihas), have formalized a new strategic collaboration agreement, a deal that industry and government leaders frame as a foundational step to strengthen operational resilience and secure the long-term future of both organizations.
The agreement was signed late last week in a ceremony attended by Suriname’s Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Mike Noersalim, alongside the chief executives of both companies. The partnership covers a broad range of joint initiatives, including the decommissioning of outdated fishing vessels, the implementation of integrated vessel control and monitoring systems, and structured financial arrangements designed to underpin ongoing operational continuity for both firms. Representatives from both organizations emphasized that the agreement is built on clear shared terms and full transparency, commitments put in place to protect the interests of all stakeholders involved in the partnership.
Ifuel Alberg, Chief Executive of Sail, expressed clear enthusiasm about the new collaboration. He noted that aligning operations and resources with Cevihas opens new opportunities to streamline existing activities, boost efficiency, and reinforce the long-term stability of Sail’s core business.
Joël Dominie, the head of Cevihas, echoed this positive assessment, describing the partnership as a critical milestone for both companies. He added that the agreement is the outcome of months of intensive discussions and alignment on shared strategic goals. “Working together, we are building a strong, sustainable future not just for our two companies, but for the entire Suriname fishing sector,” Dominie stated.