IN BRIEF - Argentine innovation on the high seas: the fishing vessel Anita was presented
ARGENTINA
Friday, August 09, 2024
At an event held at the Mar del Plata Naval Base, authorities from the companies SPI Astilleros and Luis Solimeno e Hijos presented the vessel and celebrated this new milestone for the naval industry.
In a day full of pride and emotion for the achievement of a new milestone, the final presentation of the fishing vessel Anita took place, the vessel developed and built by SPI Astilleros for the firm Luis Solimeno e Hijos.
The presentation of the Anita took place at the Mar del Plata Naval Base and was attended by the founder and president of SPI Astilleros, Horacio Tettamanti and Sandra Cipolla; the owners of the company Luis Solimeno e Hijos, Antonio and Luis Solimeno; the president of the Mar del Plata Regional Port Consortium, Marcos Gutiérrez; the Commander of the Atlantic Naval Area and Head of the Mar del Plata Naval Base, Rear Admiral, Mr. Marcelo Paternostro, the National Naval Subprefect General Prefect Alejandro Paulo Annichini, the Head of the Mar del Plata Naval Prefecture Major Prefect Rodolfo Cattaneo and representatives of related unions in the sector such as the Naval Workers Union (SAON), the Maritime Fishermen's Union (SIMAPE) and the Argentine Association of Captains, Pilots and Fishing Masters, among others.
The parties have agreed to replace the existing joint venture agreement with a technical advisory agreement, upon which Salmon Evolution will provide technical advisory services on market terms. This positions Dongwon Industries to advance the project on its own terms, with full responsibility for project financing.
Key highlights of the updated partnership model:
Salmon Evolution will provide technical advisory services on market terms, including provisions for potentially significant royalty payments linked to certain operational milestones.
Salmon Evolution have no further investment commitments under the new agreement.
Salmon Evolution remains a minority shareholder and key contributor in the project, although its current 49% ownership is expected to be diluted over time.
Salmon Evolution retains a five-year at market terms.
This updated structure reflects Salmon Evolution’s strategic priorities in the near to medium term, hereunder continued focus on operational excellence and phase 2 project execution at Indre Harøy, while at the same time leveraging the significant human capital built up in recent years.
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The meeting was held precisely because the Spanish Federation of Associations of Processing Industries and Marketers of Fishery and Aquaculture Products (Feicopesca) filed a complaint against these three unions with SIMA for blocking the agreement.
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Compared to 2023, the year before the regulatory change, the quota has skyrocketed by 600%.
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A number of Norwegian seafood and salmon-related companies have laid off workers as problems gather around some sections of the industry.
Reports from Norwegian trade press suggest that smaller independent companies have been finding life difficult.
Alf-Gøran Knutsen, CEO of 1814 Salmon, told the regional newspaper Eidsvoll Ullensaker Blad that the company has laid off between 40 and 60 employees, including himself.He said the company managed to avoid full layoffs last year, but this time it had not been possible. He added that it was hoped to start back again as soon as possible.
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The parties have agreed to replace the existing joint venture agreement with a technical advisory agreement, upon which Salmon Evolution will provide technical advisory services on market terms. This positions Dongwon Industries to advance the project on its own terms, with full responsibility for project financing.
SPAIN
The meeting held on January 12 at the Interconfederal Mediation and Arbitration Service (SIMA) in Madrid, aimed at unblocking the collective bargaining agreement for the fish canning sector, which governs the labor relations of some 30,000 workers and 400 companies in Spain, has failed. In a joint statement, the unions CC.OO., CIG, and UGT explained that the mediation attempt "ended without an agreement due to the employers' blockade."
After fifty years supporting the fishing fleet, 
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Despite delays that forced Russia to heavily postpone the deadline of its investment quota program, the country said new processing facilities and vessels stemming from the program are benefiting the industry.
AUSTRALIA
CHILE
The sector accounted for approximately 29% of the value of food exports, which equates to 15% of Chile's non-mining shipments and 6% of the value of all Chilean exports (including mining) in 2025, reports Fish Farming Expert's Chilean sister site, Salmonexpert.cl.
FALKLAND ISLANDS
The duty-free quota for "Loligo" squid has increased by 50% compared to 2024, as a result of a better fishing season and the improvement of European regulations promoted by Conxemar.
CYPRUS
As Cyprus begins its presidency of the Council of the European Union, environmental organisation 
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Gigante Salmon
