IN BRIEF - Statement from Naviera Ancora, owner of the F/V 'Lodairo'
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Tuesday, December 05, 2023
Glasgow - Ancora, shipowner company of the Spanish cod fishery Lodairo, reports that the two crew members who suffered an accident on board the ship on November 29 continue to be stable and progressing favorably at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow.
Iván López Van der Veen, the ship's owner, remains in the Scottish city and will remain there for a few more days, accompanying the relatives of the sailors, who arrived in Glasgow on November 30.
Likewise, Ancora and the families of the crew express their gratitude to the United Kingdom rescue services and the staff of the Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, particularly in the Intensive Care and Trauma areas. “Their exquisite treatment of family members, respecting their privacy, and the support received are being fundamental in the recovery process, both from their own
crew members, as well as their families,”says Iván López.
The shipowner also wants to thank the “incredible” work and tenacity of the Lodairo crew during the first aid provided to the injured, since their level of training in health matters and the support received by the Radiomedical Center of Spain allowed the sailors to be stabilized until the arrival of the rescue helicopter.
The Coalition for Fisheries Transparency (CFT) has called on parliamentarians to place fisheries transparency at the centre of efforts to build a sustainable future for the UK fishing industry.
The call comes amid concerns over declining fish stocks and continued illegal fishing activity. According to the coalition, 35% of global fish stocks are fished unsustainably, while half of the UK’s ten most important fish stocks are either critically low, overexploited or both.
The coalition says implementing the Global Charter would promote transparent, equitable and well-governed fisheries while helping eliminate harmful fishing practices, labour abuses and illegal activity across global seafood supply chains.
Skretting has introduced phytocomplexes into its health feed products for Norwegian salmon, marking the first commercial use of the plant-based ingredient combinations in the country’s salmon farming sector.
The feed manufacturer said the initiative is aimed at helping fish cope with chronic inflammation, an issue that has become an increasing challenge for Norwegian salmon producers in recent years and has been linked to reduced robustness and higher mortality.Unlike feed additives based on isolated compounds, phytocomplexes combine multiple bioactive substances derived from plants.
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The Brazilian Aquaculture Association (PEIXE BR) has highlighted two important advances achieved in recent days regarding the import of tilapia fillets from Vietnam, the result of mobilization and collaborative work across the entire national aquaculture production chain.
On June 2, the Government of the State of São Paulo announced the publication of a decree establishing an ICMS tax on imported tilapia fillets; a measure that, according to the Association, “represents a significant step in the pursuit of greater fiscal balance and fairer competitive conditions for Brazilian producers.”
Source: iPac.acuicultura | Read the full article here
NOAA strengthens commitment to aquaculture through new cooperative institute. More than $13M invested in research partnerships to bolster American seafood competitiveness.
NOAA announces the University of New Hampshire as host institution for the new NOAA Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Markets (CIFARM) to expand NOAA’s impact and strengthen efforts to boost American seafood competitiveness. After a highly competitive application process, this new five-year cooperative institute will harness partnerships with cutting-edge researchers to advance American marine aquaculture.
RaySon algal oil, an alternative source of omega-3 specially for salmon feed, improves the quality of the final product for consumers and boosts the immune system.
Xiamen Huison Biotech Co Ltd have been dedicated to the research and production of algal oil for over 20 years, with rich experience and advanced technology.
These benefits make DHA-rich feeds a key factor in improving both the health of farmed salmon and the quality of the final product for consumers.
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Strong biological development has led to higher salmon production and pushed prices down this year. Arctic Securities now believes in better market balance.
The market-influencing spot price of Norwegian farmed salmon will bottom out at NOK 53 (£4.22) per kilo in July and August, and will average NOK 72 in the second half of the year, a seafood analyst believes.
While weaker prices are often associated with challenges in the industry, Nordby believes that the explanation this time is largely the opposite.High harvest weights, high superior share, and low mortality in Norway have contributed to more salmon coming on to the market.
Author: Therese Soltveit / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
A few months before the event, the Center for Applied Research, CIA-INCAR², confirmed the sponsorship of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) for the International Conference SRS2026. This will be the first international meeting dedicated exclusively to piscirickettsiosis, a disease caused by the bacterium Piscirickettsia salmonis. This disease causes significant economic losses for Chilean salmon farming and is currently generating increasing interest in other countries of the Northern Hemisphere.
Source: MundoAcuicola | Read the full article here
A maximum of 250 daily permits and a limit of 10 permits per month per holder of a valid first-class recreational maritime fishing license are the key points of the new resolution adopted by the Government of Cantabria for recreational octopus (Octopus vulgaris) fishing in Cantabrian waters this year. The season will begin on July 1 and will run until September 30, in accordance with current regional regulations governing this activity.
The resolution, published in the Official Gazette of Cantabria (BOC), aims to reconcile the enjoyment of recreational fishing with the sustainability of the resource and the preservation of the species.
Source: Industria Pesqueras | Read the full article here
The 2026 Seawork Awards saw recognition for technology and expertise in the commercial marine sector. The awards, sponsored by Nova Shipyard, took place at the end of the first day of Seawork, Europe’s biggest trade show in the commercial marine and workboat sector
The Innovations Showcase Category Awards, sponsored for a second year by the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI), gave exhibitors the opportunity to demonstrate the latest in equipment, services, projects, and vessels introduced in the 12 months since the last Seawork Exhibition.
The world’s second biggest Atlantic salmon farmer, SalMar, is raising NOK 2.75 billion (£219.2 million) by issuing new senior unsecured green bonds.
The bonds are in two tranches:
NOK 1.75bn with a three-year tenor with a floating rate coupon (interest rate) of the average of three months’ NIBOR (Norwegian Inter Bank Offered Rate) plys 0.88% per annum. NOK 1bn with a three-year tenor with a fixed rate coupon of 5.541% p.a
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Iván López Van der Veen, the ship's owner, remains in the Scottish city and will remain there for a few more days, accompanying the relatives of the sailors, who arrived in Glasgow on November 30.
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The call comes amid concerns over declining fish stocks and continued illegal fishing activity. According to the coalition, 35% of global fish stocks are fished unsustainably, while half of the UK’s ten most important fish stocks are either critically low, overexploited or both.
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RaySon algal oil, an alternative source of omega-3 specially for salmon feed, improves the quality of the final product for consumers and boosts the immune system.
The market-influencing spot price of Norwegian farmed salmon will bottom out at NOK 53 (£4.22) per kilo in July and August, and will average NOK 72 in the second half of the year, a seafood analyst believes.
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A few months before the event, the Center for Applied Research, CIA-INCAR², confirmed the sponsorship of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service 
A maximum of 250 daily permits and a limit of 10 permits per month per holder of a valid first-class recreational maritime fishing license are the key points of the new resolution adopted by the Government of Cantabria for recreational octopus (Octopus vulgaris) fishing in Cantabrian waters this year. The season will begin on July 1 and will run until September 30, in accordance with current regional regulations governing this activity.
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