OTHER MEDIA | FishFocus: Busy week for Norwegian mackerel boats.
NORWAY
Friday, September 06, 2024
It has been a hectic week (week 35) on the Norwegian mackerel fishing grounds with great activity northwest of Ålesund, reports Norwegian pelagic group, Norges Sildesalgslag.
A a total of 38,186 tonnes of mackerel were caught, where Sunday was the biggest day with 10,773 tonnes distributed among over 70 vessels.
In the corresponding week 35 in 2023, there was 19,205 tonnes caught. The fleet has gathered around 80 miles north-west of Ålesund and there is a lot of activity in the area.
More than 9,500 registered participants are already preparing for the forum. Participation in the forum is free, for all those interested, registration is bylink.
420 companies will present their activities at stands within the exhibition. The exposition and business program will cover all areas of the fishing industry and interrelated areas of activity from catching and growing fish to delivering finished products to the consumer.
Every year, the forum attracts business representatives and key industry experts not only from Russia, but also from other countries. At the same time, the international business agenda is formed taking into account the interests of Russian industry enterprises and is based on the principles of mutually beneficial open cooperation. More than 25 countries have already confirmed their participation.
As of September 13, 2024, South Korea imported 17,672 tons of fresh salmon, nearly matching the 17,611 tons imported during the same period in 2023. Despite stable volumes, the total import value dropped by 11%, from USD 282 million in 2023 to USD 251.6 million in 2023.
Import volume of fresh salmon
Norway remained the primary supplier, contributing 96.48% of the total imports with 16,989 tons. Chile followed with 433 tons, and Canada supplied 90 tons. In terms of pricing, Norwegian salmon had the highest average import price at USD 14.30/kg, followed by Chile at USD 12.63/kg, while Canadian salmon was the least expensive at USD 12.23/kg.
SAN RAMON/TOKYO - As part of their ongoing commitment to lower the carbon intensity of their operations, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Chevron Shipping Company LLC (Chevron), a subsidiary of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., announced an agreement to install Wind Challenger, a hard sail wind-assisted ship propulsion system developed by MOL and Oshima Shipbuilding together (Note 1), to a new build LNG carrier under long term charter from MOL Encean Pte. Ltd. (MOL's 100% indirectly owned subsidiary) to Chevron Asia Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd. This vessel will mark the world's first LNG carrier equipped with Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion Systems.
The vessel is under construction at the Geoje Shipyard of Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. and is scheduled for delivery in 2026. In August 2024, MOL obtained an approval in principle (AiP) by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK) - a first for an LNG carrier with a Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion System (Note 2). The Chevron chartered vessel will be the first application.
Wind Challenger will help reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions by using its unique telescopic sails.
In addition to the robust design of Wind Challenger itself, additional safety measures include a fully enclosed navigation bridge and a lookout station on the vessel's fore deck to further enhances visibility.
L'Assiette Bleue has reinvented the classic children's favorite, the cordon bleu, by introducing a seafood twist. Their new creation, perfect for the seafood delicatessen aisle, features a crispy wheat coating encasing a delicious blend of Alaska pollock and smoked haddock, complemented by a salmon fillet and, of course, a layer of melted cheese for a rich, indulgent finish.
In addition, the Vendée-based company is launching a breaded hake fillet, coated with a wholesome mix of five seeds and cereals, including brown flax, sunflower seeds, and oat and rye flakes. This product, targeted more toward adults and boasting a Nutri-Score A rating, is a nutritious and flavorful option.
Both products are priced at €5.50: two MSC-certified fish cordon bleus (200g) and two MSC-certified hake fillets with five seeds and cereals. They will be available in the self-service seafood and delicatessen sections.
About L’Assiette Bleue
L'Assiette Bleue SAS, based in Pouzauges, Vendée, is a French company specializing in sustainable seafood products. Since its founding in 1996, the company has been committed to eco-friendly practices, offering a wide range of responsibly sourced seafood, including organic shrimp, fish fillets, and prepared meals. Through its two brands—“L'Assiette Bleue” for general seafood and “Bleu Vert” for organic products—the company combines family values with a focus on environmental sustainability, all while employing around 67 dedicated staff.
The Fisheries Department responded on Saturday to an audit office report accusing it of mismanaging public funds through a flawed tender process, reports CyprusMail. The EU’s anti-fraud office (Olaf) is investigating, following the audit office’s referral, which also flagged potential criminal offenses like abuse of power.
The controversy centers on the department awarding a €1.5 million more expensive contract for an oil recovery vessel, intended for marine pollution response, despite cheaper alternatives. The project has faced delays, and the audit office criticized the contractor for threatening to abandon the project if not granted an extension.
In a statement, the department insisted that all legal procedures were followed and that the decision prioritized quality. It stressed transparency throughout the process and welcomed any investigation.
The artisanal fishing unions are questioning whether this visit is linked to the government's delay in fulfilling a key promise. According to the Minister of Production, Sergio González, it was promised that by August 15, a supreme decree with concrete measures to combat illegal fishing would be published. However, this resolution remains pending.
On July 16, the government published a draft regulation reaffirming that all foreign squid vessels are required to use the SISESAT satellite beacon as a condition for entering Peruvian waters.
This proposed regulatory improvement came in response to massive protests by artisanal fishing unions, who denounced the increasing presence of Chinese fishing vessels in national ports, exacerbating the crisis in the squid fishing sector. The overwhelming arrival of foreign squid-jigging vessels has raised deep concerns among the fishermen, who see this situation as a direct threat to their livelihoods.
After detecting suspicious activities of illegal fishing in the area where the lemon fish lives, a joint operation was carried out between the National Navy, the NGO Mar Azul Uruguayo and the National Directorate of Aquatic Resources (DINARA), reports FMGenteOnline
The National Navy reported that through the Skylight platform, which uses satellite images and artificial intelligence algorithms to detect potential illegal fishing activities, the Taiwanese fishing vessel “FU MAO 268” was identified carrying out suspicious maneuvers.
It remained for several hours within the habitat area of ??the lemon fish, an ecosystem with a very important marine diversity, detailed the head of Public Relations of the National Navy, Alejandro Pérez.
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When they became aware of the situation, the ROU23 “Maldonado” vessel and a helicopter intercepted the fishing vessel.
The images captured by the helicopter revealed the presence of fresh fish on the deck of the “FU MAO 268,” as well as other signs of fishing.
During the port inspection, pink snapper was found, a species that, according to the recorded trajectory of the ship, could only have been caught in the area where the lemon fish lives, within “our exclusive economic zone,” said Pérez.
For the moment, the DINARA resolution is awaited on the sanctions corresponding to the ship for carrying out unauthorized fishing activities.
The course was held at Oxxean facilities and lasted 36 hours. This initiative allowed participants to level up their knowledge and acquire new tools that allow them to optimize their processes, improve decision-making and innovate.
The representative of Transportes McDowell, Verónica Ruiz, thanked AquaChile for the opportunity: “This course has been a tremendously enriching experience that has not only expanded my knowledge on the subject, but has also strengthened my skills to apply them in the workplace and also with collaborators. We hope to continue having these training opportunities that AquaChile presents to us in these spaces that are fundamental for our growth as an SME and also to be a contribution to the industry.”
Meanwhile, Carlos García, from an aquaculture service company, said: “The course helped us a lot to realize the administrative deficiencies, since it is a fundamental part. We are very focused on the operational issue and we somewhat neglect the financial and administrative part, which are important. It gave us the tools that we can use, it gave us support alternatives and, at the same time, it allowed us to interact with different companies, share knowledge, strengths, weaknesses. And it allows us to make more informed decisions or how to look for more information to improve the financial area and, it results in us having better management.”
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority and the Brazilian authorities agree on the conditions for the export of aquaculture products to Brazil. Already from 15 September, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority will be able to issue health certificates for products from aquaculture to Brazil.
The health certificate covers all species and products from aquaculture, from fillets to whole, gutted fish, all forms of preservation, including smoked products. Aquaculture facilities that have suspected or proven ILA or PD will not be able to export to Brazil.
"The Norwegian Food Safety Authority works with market access for Norwegian seafood and agricultural products abroad. A number of countries that Norway exports to have requirements for food and input product safety, animal health, animal welfare, fish health, fish welfare and plant health, and Brazil is among these. Through negotiations, which have been ongoing since 2021, we have now reached an agreement on a certificate for products from aquaculture, and that is pleasing for the Norwegian seafood industry",says Ingunn Midttun Godal, managing director of the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.
Brazil is the sixth most populous country in the world with over 200 million inhabitants. The country is betting on increased seafood consumption, and is one of the most important markets for farmed salmon from Chile.
Sao Paulo --Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tetsushi Sakamoto attended a food event in Sao Paulo on Wednesday, trying some dishes using Japanese fishery products to promote them.
Japanese food culture is established in Brazil, which has the biggest community of Japanese descent outside Japan. Brazilians are increasingly interested in Japanese food in line with the growing popularity of trips to the Asian country.
Japan has been hit by China's import ban on Japanese fishery products. China, which used to be a big importer of such items, began the measure last year in response to Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.'s discharges of tritium-containing treated water from its Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the sea.
Tokyo sees Brazil as a promising market and aims to expand sales of fishery products there.
During the event, Sakamoto tried oysters from Hiroshima and Okayama prefectures. "The taste of raw oysters spreads throughout the mouth," he said. "I feel as if I were swimming in the sea."
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It has been a hectic week (week 35) on the Norwegian mackerel fishing grounds with great activity northwest of Ålesund, reports Norwegian pelagic group, 
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
More than 9,500 registered participants are already preparing for the forum. Participation in the forum is free, for all those interested,
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JAPAN
The vessel is under construction at the Geoje Shipyard of Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. and is scheduled for delivery in 2026. In August 2024, MOL obtained an approval in principle (AiP) by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK) - a first for an LNG carrier with a Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion System (Note 2). The Chevron chartered vessel will be the first application.
FRANCE
In addition, the Vendée-based company is launching a breaded hake fillet, coated with a wholesome mix of five seeds and cereals, including brown flax, sunflower seeds, and oat and rye flakes. This product, targeted more toward adults and boasting a Nutri-Score A rating, is a nutritious and flavorful option.
CYPRUS
The Fisheries Department responded on Saturday to an audit office report accusing it of mismanaging public funds through a flawed tender process, reports CyprusMail. The EU’s anti-fraud office (Olaf) is investigating, following the audit office’s referral, which also flagged potential criminal offenses like abuse of power.
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The health certificate covers all species and products from aquaculture, from fillets to whole, gutted fish, all forms of preservation, including smoked products. Aquaculture facilities that have suspected or proven ILA or PD will not be able to export to Brazil.
BRAZIL
Japanese food culture is established in Brazil, which has the biggest community of Japanese descent outside Japan. Brazilians are increasingly interested in Japanese food in line with the growing popularity of trips to the Asian country.
