Charlie McConalogue has welcomed the publication of the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority’s (SFPA) Statement of Strategy 2024-2026.
The fisheries minister said;“The long-term development and reputation of the fisheries sector requires a strong and effective regulatory authority.
"This Plan presents an ambitious work programme for the SFPA, that will underpin this vital sector over the next three years.
"It will ensure effective regulation of the Irish sea-fisheries and seafood production sectors, including fishing activity in Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
"The Authority has gone through a period of significant change, I am satisfied that this Plan maps a positive vision for operational excellence that will serve the sector well over the next three years.”
Paschal Hayes, Executive Chairperson of the SFPA said: “Our new strategy provides an opportunity to express our Vision, Mission and Values as a Public Body and the competent Authority responsible for a wide range of important activities underpinning the sustainability of fish stocks and providing assurance to seafood consumers.
"In line with wider Government and Public Service Strategy we will advance organisational efficiency through best-in-class support for staff, and the development of processes, systems and data management and data utilisation"
This barge, which is now being towed to Scotland, has been commissioned by Mowi Scotland for one of its more exposed sites on the west coast of Scotland.
A new feed barge ordered by salmon harvesting company Mowi Scotland from UK manufacturer the Gael Force Group (GFG) has been launched at the facilities of GFG affiliate shipyard Nauplius Workboats in the Netherlands.
The 31.52- by 12-metre steel barge will soon be towed to Scotland, where it will be deployed at Mowi's salmon farms at exposed sites along the country's western coast.
Constructed to Lloyd's accredited designs, the barge will be completed at GFG's premises in Inverness with the addition of the company's proprietary feeding system. A rounded bow ensures improved seakeeping even in rough waters while the hold can store up to 500 tonnes of feed.
Added safety features include watertight void spaces all round and watertight doors and hatches fitted with alarms.
The barge will be delivered to Mowi’s site before the end of the year, and it will be ready to feed fish as soon as it arrives.
ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia and the National Fishery Products Quality Management Service (NFQS) of South Korea have agreed to collaborate in efforts to strengthen the quality assurance system for upstream and downstream fisheries in the region.
The collaboration between the two institutions is an implementation of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) which has been in place since 2016.
“As part of the MRA, we agreed to carry out a joint inspection of the upstream-downstream quality and safety assurance system for fishery products,” said Head of the Marine and Fishery Products Quality Monitoring and Control Agency, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia, Ishartini in Jakarta, quoted on Wednesday.
KHONSA - A training programme on ‘Recent advances and scientific practices in fisheries and aquaculture’ was jointly organized by the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)-Northeast Regional Centre (NERC), Guwahati and department of fisheries at the NBF hall here on Tuesday.
Addressing the progressive fish farmers, DFDO S.K Jawal emphasized on the importance of sustainable fish farming in the district to bring about self-reliance in the fishery sector. He also encouraged fish farmers to co-operate with the fishery department to uplift the overall fishery development in the district in particular and the state as a whole.
KVK, Deomali SMS (fisheries) Phurin Songthing briefed about “Management practice in Aquaculture.” He also explained about the scientific method of pond preparation and various scientific management practices needed to be adopted for overall better production. He also emphasized on integrated fish farming practices for gaining multiple benefits from the same farm land.
Later during the programme, 5 progressive fish farmers were given drag nets under the scheme ‘Distribution of Farm Machineries/Equipments (60% subsidy) under BE 2023-24.’ (DIPRO)
Following the commitment assumed by the Regional Government of Atacama with the artisanal fishing and aquaculture sector of the region, the agreement was signed for the program “Transfer of Productive Promotion for Artisanal Fishing and Small-Scale Aquaculture in the Atacama Region”, which is developed and financed jointly by the Regional Government and the National Institute for Sustainable Development of Artisanal Fishing and Small-Scale Aquaculture (Indespa).
This program, which will have a budget of almost 1.4 billion pesos (US$ 1.5M) to be distributed over 24 months, aims to increase the productive and/or commercial capacities of artisanal fishermen, aquaculturists and/or their organizations in Atacama through projects for equipment, infrastructure, training and/or relevant technical assistance, thus benefiting a total of 4,277 people who work in the coastal sector of the region, of which 19 are dedicated to aquaculture.
The Governor of Atacama was present at the signing; Miguel Cargas Correa, the National Director of Indespa; Leonardo Llanos Huerta, the Seremi of Economy, Development and Tourism; Makarena Arias Vargas and representatives of the various coves, unions and organizations of artisanal fishermen and aquaculturists from the three provinces of Atacama, who were enthusiastic about the initiative.
Every 26 September is World Maritime Day. In 2024, the motto is: "Sailing in the future: safety first."
Today, September 26, marks World Maritime Day, which this year highlights the importance of safety at sea in a time of major transformation and new risks. "Fifty years after the adoption of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS Convention), the world's most important treaty for the safety of merchant ships, the maritime community is at a crossroads, faced with rapid advances in technology, global security challenges and the shift to green energy," explains the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
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Mowi, the world’s largest salmon farmer and processor, is set to unveil plans to increase salmon production from 500,000 tonnes to 600,000 tonnes annually by 2029.
The plans along with an ambitious cost-saving target of EUR 300-400 million, are being unveiled at its Capital Markets Day in Trøndelag, Norway, today, Thursday 26 September.
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The E.U. has opened 12 time-limited import quotas for Norwegian seafood, including mackerel, herring, and wild-caught shrimp, as part of a wider agreement reached between Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and the E.U.
In tandem with overall negotiations on European Economic Area (EEA) funds, Norway and the E.U. have revised their joint fisheries protocol that ran from 2014 to 2021, with the new agreement now covering the period between 1 May 2021 and 30 April 2028.
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The fisheries minister said; 
A new feed barge ordered by salmon harvesting company 
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Addressing the progressive fish farmers, DFDO S.K Jawal emphasized on the importance of sustainable fish farming in the district to bring about self-reliance in the fishery sector. He also encouraged fish farmers to co-operate with the fishery department to uplift the overall fishery development in the district in particular and the state as a whole.
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Every 26 September is World Maritime Day. In 2024, the motto is: "Sailing in the future: safety first."
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Next week the XXIV International Fair of Frozen Seafood Conxemar will be held in Vigo and as a prelude, one more year, on Monday 30 September, the XII International Congress Conxemar-FAO in which the 
NORWAY
Mowi
EUROPEAN UNION
The E.U. has opened 12 time-limited import quotas for Norwegian seafood, including mackerel, herring, and wild-caught shrimp, as part of a wider agreement reached between Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and the E.U.
