The Rosselkhoznadzor (Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) announced on December 2, 2025, that it has granted market access to 10 additional Indian enterprises for the supply of fish and seafood to Russia.

This decision was reached following collaborative efforts between the competent services of both nations and assurances from the Indian side that the products adhere to the veterinary and sanitary requirements of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Russia.

The imports are strictly permitted only into Russia and must be accompanied by export certificates, along with copies of safety protocols. These protocols specifically confirm the products are tested for compliance regarding parameters like toxic elements, HCG, S. Aureus, chloramphenicol, sulfonamides, tetracyclines, quinolones, and certain antibacterial drugs (dyes).

With this new inclusion, the total number of Indian fish and seafood production facilities registered by Rosselkhoznadzor in the Register of Third-country Enterprises now stands at 128.

Inverlussa Marine Services has taken delivery of its latest major investment, a new 25-metre hybrid aquaculture support vessel designed and built in Scotland by Macduff Shipyards.

Named Naomi Jennifer, the vessel has been designed to meet high environmental and operational standards, incorporating modern hybrid technology and increased lifting capability. Inverlussa said accommodation is built to a very high standard, in common with its other vessels.Naomi Jennifer is fitted with IMO Tier 3 compliant engines supported by a hybrid system that can store electrical energy for use during operations. 

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The Patagonian company dedicated to responsible rainbow trout aquaculture took home the highest honor in the competition organized by Banco Galicia and Clarín.

The firm Salmon Trout, which operates in the Limay River basin in Patagonia (Río Negro and Neuquén provinces), was crowned the winner of the PYME Gold Award in the eighth edition of the prestigious awards.

The company had previously won in the "Industrial SME" category. It was subsequently chosen from among the winners of the other categories to receive the main recognition, which highlights its sustainable and scalable business model.

Salmon Trout is dedicated to the responsible cultivation of rainbow trout, focusing on animal welfare, environmental care, and local job creation. Its mission is to position Argentine aquaculture in demanding national and international markets.

Upon receiving the distinction, Gabriel Morales, founder, president, and general director of Salmon Trout, highlighted the company's trajectory:

"I come from the academic world: [...] step by step we managed to turn an idea into an industrial model that is now flourishing and scaling up," he stated.

The Biological Study Program of the Jumbo Squid (Dosidicus gigas) in non-fishery sectors, financed by the UNDP and executed by IFOP, has successfully concluded. Its results, disseminated in Valparaíso, are crucial for the Chilean artisanal fishery.

The two-year project collected information from Arica to Biobío, focusing on growth and migration.

Project Milestones

The project leader, Karen Belmar, highlighted two achievements:

1. Age Estimation: The understanding of the squid's age was significantly improved.

2. Unprecedented Tagging: 18 transmitters were attached, revealing patterns of horizontal and vertical movements and characterizing the species' environment.

Strategic Value

Juan Santibáñez (Subpesca/GEF Humboldt II) described the study as "highly relevant" since the squid fishery is 100% artisanal with great projection, contributing significantly to exports and social benefits.

Alejandro Gertosio (Humboldt II) emphasized that the use of innovative technology and the data obtained on growth and migration are a "major finding" that will optimize the fishery management of Dosidicus gigas in Chile.

Ningbo – Ningbo-Zhoushan Port officially achieved a historic milestone on December 2nd, with its annual container throughput surpassing 40 million TEUs for the first time. This achievement elevates it to the status of a global "super port," making it only the third port in the world, and the second in China (after Shanghai and Singapore), to reach this significant volume.

The record-breaking container was handled at the Meishan Port Area, where an autonomous truck smoothly transferred the cargo onto the "COSCO Shipping Centaur" vessel.

Key Highlights:

• Global Rank: Third globally, after Shanghai and Singapore.

• Economic Impact: The milestone underscores the port's "hardcore" strength in connecting global supply chains and highlights the robust resilience of the Chinese economy and its foreign trade sector.

• Decade of Growth: This landmark caps a decade of rapid expansion. The port's container throughput first exceeded 20 million TEUs in 2015, following its substantial integration.

• Technological Edge: The port leverages advanced technology, with Ningbo Customs collaborating closely on smart customs and port operations to ensure efficiency and world-class supervision.

This development is hailed as a "legend" of rapid growth, cementing Ningbo-Zhoushan Port's role as a vital hub for international commerce.

Proximar Seafood, the Norwegian owned salmon farmer which has built a large land facility at the foot of Mount Fuji, Japan, last night issued an “extraordinary production update” to say that fish growth was picking up.

The company said the biomass at the end of last month was 1,800 tonnes.

The company is pleased to report that the biomass uptick has continued, reaching 1,804 tonnes at the end of November. Hence, Proximar reiterates the goal of reaching 2,000 tonnes in biomass by the end of 2025.”

Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here

Norway’s seafood exports dropped for the second month in a row in November, with overall overseas sales value falling 4% year-on-year to NOK 16.6 billion, according to new figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC).

The decline comes despite historically high prices for several key species. Lower export volumes – particularly of wild-caught fish – and a strengthening Norwegian krone combined to push overall export value down.

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