Russia’s Federal Fisheries Agency (Rosrybolovstvo) is making another attempt to sell certain deep-sea snow crab quotas after multiple earlier attempts failed.
The auction is being sold in two lots, with each lot including 50 percent of the shares of investment quotas for snow crab in the North Okhotsk and East Sakhalin subzones, as well as red snow crab in the Primorye and West Sakhalin subzones, Fishnews reported. The latest starting price for the auction has been set at RUB 852 million (USD 10.6 million, EUR 9.1 million), down from RUB 946.7 million (USD 11.8 million, EUR 10.1 million) it posted during the previous attempt to sell the crab quotas.
Alongside the purchase price, buyers of the crab quotas will be required to build a new fishing vessel in Russia.
Author: Chris Chase / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here
Eight exporting companies and/or companies with export potential from the Los Lagos Region will be part of the Chilean stand at Aqua Nor 2025, the most important international aquaculture technology fair in the Northern Hemisphere, which will take place from August 19 to 21 at the Trondheim Spektrum venue in Norway.
ProChile's call was aimed at companies in sectors related to aquaculture, such as metalworking, technological solutions, software, environmental services, genetics, nutrition, and design. These companies are Imatek SpA, Veterinary Histopathology Center SpA, Bioled SpA, Sudvet SpA, Oxytek SpA, Enerpry Ingeniería y Servicios Chile SpA, Retina Lab SpA, and Biocode SpA.
Source: MundoAcuicola | Read the full article here
The Galician longline sector, the fleet responsible for catching swordfish and sharks, was shaken in 2013. That year, the European Commission implemented restrictive regulations that prevented the separation of fins from the carcasses on board, fearing the practice known as finning, which involves cutting the carcass and then throwing it back into the sea, something that did not occur in the European fleet. This significantly reduced hold space, increased unloading work, and brought numerous problems for the sector. This marked the starting point for a restructuring of the Galician longline fleet that appears to have been completed twelve years later.
Author: Adrian Amoedo / Faro de Vigo | Read the full article here
The update of the "Snapshot of the Large-Scale Tropical Tuna Purse Seine Fishing Fleets" report by the International Fish Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) reveals that, as of June 2025, the number of large-scale tuna purse seine vessels operating in all the world's oceans has increased; however, global capacity remains stable. Specifically, 675 large-scale purse seine vessels (LSPS) are currently operating, representing a 3.8% increase over the previous year. However, the total fish hold volume (FHV) barely exceeds 864,000 m³, with an increase of less than 0.2% in global fishing capacity.
The report confirms that in the last year, 47 LSPS vessels built after 2012 were added to the RFO authorized lists, 11 of which were built in 2024 and 2025.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
If technology holds its own, starting August 15th, the digital era begins for procedures as common as they are essential for fishing, recreational, and maritime transport vessels: the clearance and registration of crew members. The transition from paper to computerized means begins, but only for procedures carried out starting today. Those valid beyond today will not need to be digitized until they expire.
Ana Núñez, Director General of the Merchant Marine, explained a few days ago that the computerized procedure will impact fishing, recreational boating, and maritime transport
Source: La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
Australian government maintains approval for salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour.
The Albanese government has reaffirmed a 2012 decision allowing salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania, despite objections from environmental groups citing risks to the endangered Maugean skate.
Environment minister Murray Watt confirmed the decision in letters to three organisations, including the Bob Brown Foundation and the Australia Institute, following the passage earlier this year of amendments to Australia’s environmental laws designed to protect the salmon industry.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
Migdale Transport, a leader in live fish transport for the aquaculture industry, has announced the addition of its new state-of-the-art vessel, the Quinag, to its growing fleet.
Named after a prominent mountain in NW Sutherland, the Quinag joins its sister ships, the Migdale and Marsali, as part of a significant investment in fish welfare and sustainable transport solutions.
The new vessel, along with Migdale’s fleet of trucks, is equipped with advanced quality monitoring and handling systems. These systems reinforce the company’s commitment to high welfare standards for smolt movements, site transfers, and treatments. Servicing fish farms across the UK and Ireland, the company continues to support the growing global demand for Scottish salmon and trout.
"This new vessel represents a major step forward for our business and our customers," said Managing Director Hugh Murray."This development reflects industry demand, creates 12 new posts, and supports the long-term future for the company."
Built on over 30 years of expertise, Migdale Transport continues to lead the way in sustainable aquaculture logistics, integrating advanced technology with experienced handling for the highest standards in live fish transport.
To boost exports, the Foreign Trade Board (Mesa Comex) was reactivated in Puerto Montt. This public-private initiative, coordinated by ProChile, aims to improve the competitiveness of products from the Los Lagos Region.
The meeting, which brought together some 30 representatives from key sectors such as aquaculture and agriculture, established its new board, which will be chaired by Rodrigo Carrasco of AmiChile.
Ricardo Arriagada, ProChile's regional director for Los Lagos, emphasized the importance of this forum for identifying and solving the challenges faced by exporting companies. Ricardo Mayer from the Undersecretariat for International Economic Relations (SUBREI) highlighted that foreign trade is twice as relevant for this region as the national average, as two-thirds of what is produced is exported.
The Mesa Comex will focus on diversification and added value, working together to strengthen public-private collaboration and consolidate the Los Lagos Region as a leading exporter.
President Donald Trump's administration has flatly rejected the draft regulatory framework promoted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to help global shipping achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
In a statement issued on August 12, the US government described the initiative, preliminarily agreed upon by IMO members last April, as "imposing a global carbon tax on Americans." Washington has urged countries that supported the text to reconsider their support and warned that it could implement retaliatory measures if the framework is approved in the vote scheduled for October.
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FAROE ISLANDS
The barge built by GroAqua is designed to withstand harsh conditions in exposed locations.
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Russia’s Federal Fisheries Agency (Rosrybolovstvo) is making another attempt to sell certain deep-sea snow crab quotas after multiple earlier attempts failed.
NORWAY
Eight exporting companies and/or companies with export potential from the Los Lagos Region will be part of the Chilean stand at 
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The Galician longline sector, the fleet responsible for catching swordfish and sharks, was shaken in 2013. That year, the European Commission implemented restrictive regulations that prevented the separation of fins from the carcasses on board, fearing the practice known as finning, which involves cutting the carcass and then throwing it back into the sea, something that did not occur in the European fleet. This significantly reduced hold space, increased unloading work, and brought numerous problems for the sector. This marked the starting point for a restructuring of the Galician longline fleet that appears to have been completed twelve years later. 
WORLDWIDE
The update of the "Snapshot of the Large-Scale Tropical Tuna Purse Seine Fishing Fleets" report by the 
If technology holds its own, starting August 15th, the digital era begins for procedures as common as they are essential for fishing, recreational, and maritime transport vessels: the clearance and registration of crew members. The transition from paper to computerized means begins, but only for procedures carried out starting today. Those valid beyond today will not need to be digitized until they expire.
AUSTRALIA
The Albanese government has reaffirmed a 2012 decision allowing salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania, despite objections from environmental groups citing risks to the endangered Maugean skate.
UNITED KINGDOM
New figures show that salmon exports from Scotland rose by 33% to £941m in the rolling 12 months to the end of June.
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UNITED STATES
President Donald Trump's administration has flatly rejected the draft regulatory framework promoted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to help global shipping achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
