Other Media | fishfarmingexpert: Scottish Sea Farms harvested higher volume but made less money in Q1
UNITED KINGDOM
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms (SSF) increased its harvest volume and revenue in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, but saw its operating profit fall by 44%, from NOK 138 million (£10m) to NOK 77m (£5.6m).
The figures are included in the Q1 2025 report and presentation by Lerøy Seafood Group, which co-owns SSF 50-50 with fellow Norwegian salmon farmer SalMar.
SSF’s Q1 harvest volume was 8,414 gutted weight
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The Rule Aims to Foster Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Unique Quality in Galicia's Seafood Canning Sector
VIGO – The Regional Ministry of Sea (Consellería do Mar) of the Xunta de Galicia, during a meeting with ANFACO-CECOPESCA, has introduced a new regulation for artisanal fish and seafood preserves from Galicia. This initiative's main goal is to foster entrepreneurship and innovation within the sector, encouraging the creation of unique products with their own distinct identity.
Regional Minister Marta Villaverde and representatives from ANFACO-CECOPESCA, including its managing director, Francisco Iglesias, discussed the details of the regulation. It prioritizes the use of high-quality, locally sourced raw materials, as well as personal intervention in the manufacturing process to ensure the singularity of each preserve.
ANFACO-CECOPESCA has committed to supporting new entrepreneurs, offering advice on food safety, quality, and traceability. This backing aligns with Galicia's Blue Economy Strategy 2024-2027, aiming to diversify the economic opportunities the sector offers.
The visit concluded with a tour of ANFACO's CYTMA, showcasing the technological capabilities available to the sea-industry sector. This new regulation represents a key step to revalue and differentiate Galicia's artisanal canning production.
Copenhagen – A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has named the first vessel in a series of 17,480 TEU vessels equipped with dual-fuel methanol propulsion. The naming event took place on 18 June at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) yard in Ulsan, South Korea.
The vessel, Berlin Mærsk, is the 14th dual-fuel newbuild entering the Maersk fleet, and it will be followed by additional five sister vessels in this new class of container ships.
With the launch of the Berlin Mærsk class, we continue to build an ocean toolkit adaptable to multiple fuel pathways. Fleet renewal is essential for maintaining our competitive edge in ocean shipping, and it serves as a cornerstone of our commitment to decarbonisation.
On 7 July, Berlin Mærsk will make its first port call in Shanghai, where it will enter service on Maersk’s AE3 service connecting Eastern Asia with Northern Europe.
The vessel's design closely resembles that of the previous Ane Mærsk class, from which Maersk has received a total of 12 dual-fuel vessels, all built by HHI. The only significant difference is the wider beam, which allows Berlin Mærsk to carry more containers. The increased capacity also makes it the largest dual-fuel ship to date to join the Maersk fleet
Chile reaffirmed its position as a global powerhouse in the aquaculture sector in 2024, according to the report "Chile's Export Leadership," prepared by the Studies Directorate of the Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations (SUBREI) based on figures from the International Trade Center (ITC). The country positioned itself as the leading global exporter of seven key products related to salmon farming and aquaculture, with salmon playing a special role, once again consolidating its strategic role in the national and global economy.
The study details that Chile was the world's largest exporter of frozen salmon fillets, with sales of US$1.417 billion and a 31% share of the international market.
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Improving data, from harvest to shelf, will also impact the improvement of the purchasing process.
Ace Aquatec, a company specializing in aquaculture technology, and Aquascot have announced a new strategic collaboration to validate real-time morphometric data collection and integrate it into processing operations. The 12-month project aims to close a critical gap in the aquaculture supply chain for Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout, explains Ace Aquatec.
Ben Perry, Head of Sales at Ace Aquatec, acknowledges that this collaboration "is a step toward unlocking the full potential of data in aquaculture."
Source: iPac.acuicultura | Read the full article here
Sustainable aquaculture in the Mediterranean has been given a boost with the inauguration of the Mediterranean Marine Finfish Aquaculture Demonstration Centre (MMF-ADC) in Crete.
The launch included a five-day hands-on training programme involving researchers and officials from Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia.
Developed by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the FAO and the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), with support from the Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, the centre promises to be the most advanced of its kind in the region
Scottish Sea Farms scooped three prestigious awards at the Aquaculture Awards 2025, on Thursday night to honour the achievements of individuals and businesses in the sector over the past year.
In a ceremony at the Macdonald Drumossie Hotel in Inverness, vet Alison Brough beat off stiff competition to be named Rising Star, with judges praising the ‘remarkable impact’ she has made since joining Scottish Sea Farms, and singling her out as an outstanding ambassador and a future industry leader, with roles already in the Young Aquaculture Society and the Fish Vet Society.
An award-winning electric fence that protects farmed salmon from jellyfish stings and reduces sea lice larvae volumes will be tested in Scotland if the Norwegian maker can interest a fish farmer in the technology and get funding for a trial.
Harbor AS won the Innovation category for its Harbor Fence at the Aquaculture Awards presented in Inverness last week and sees Scotland as a promising market. Chief executive Christian Bjørnsen pointed out that Scotland is closer to the Stavanger-based company than fish farmers in northern Norway – and cheaper to fly to.
Author: Gareth Moore / fishfarmingexpert l Read the full article here
ILO – The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has ordered the cessation of giant squid (Dosidicus gigas) extractive activities starting June 30, 2025, via Directorial Resolution No. 00113-2025-PRODUCE/DGSFS-PA.
Photo: courtesy PrensaRegional (PR)
This decision has sparked strong rejection and concern among artisanal fishermen in the province of Ilo, who warn it jeopardizes the livelihood of thousands of families.
A group of pota fishermen and traders protested at Ilo's Artisanal Fishing Port (DPA) to express their outright indignation. "PRODUCE issued a resolution without listening to our demands," declared a union representative, reflecting the widespread discontent in the port.
Over 300 artisanal vessels in the southern part of the country are engaged in pota extraction. Fishermen state they had been operating under self-regulation agreements, limiting their catches (4-5 tons per vessel) to maintain resource sustainability. However, they accuse PRODUCE of disregarding this coordination and unilaterally imposing the measure.
Union leaders demand an immediate review of the regulation and the establishment of an urgent dialogue table to evaluate alternatives without harming the fishing population, seeking a solution that reconciles resource management with the socioeconomic needs of the artisanal community.
Inshore and Industrial Fleets to Halt Activities in July and August to Protect Marine Resources; Impact of Artisanal Exemption Under Evaluation
ACCRA – Ghana's Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has officially announced the fishing closed seasons for 2025, a key strategic measure for the protection and sustainability of the country's marine resources. The closed season will run from July 1 to July 31 for inshore fleets, while industrial trawlers will observe an extended closure until August 31.
At a press briefing held on Monday, June 23, 2025, the sector minister and Member of Parliament for Shama, Emelia Arthur, confirmed a significant exception: artisanal fishers will be exempt from this year's closure. Nevertheless, the minister emphasized that this exemption does not absolve artisanal fishers from complying with other traditional and statutory fishery regulations, including Tuesday fishing holidays and the prohibition of illegal fishing practices.
To ensure compliance with the remaining regulations and to assess the impact of this decision, Ms. Arthur reported that Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies have been instructed to engage with fisherfolk and monitor their activities throughout the period.
Dozens of Turkish-owned fishing vessels operate in the Mauritanian fishing grounds in prohibited zones, depleting pelagic fisheries, already depleted in several areas. They transfer their AIS devices to auxiliary boats to operate, almost always at night, beyond any control. "We will reach total collapse. Horse mackerel and mackerel are almost nonexistent."
When Guillermo arrived to work in the Mauritanian fishing grounds, where he serves as captain, he found "fish in abundance and sizes far exceeding the legally required."
Author: Lara Graña / Faro de Vigo l Read the full article here
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Chile reaffirmed its position as a global powerhouse in the aquaculture sector in 2024, according to the report "Chile's Export Leadership," prepared by the Studies Directorate of the Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations (SUBREI) based on figures from the International Trade Center (ITC). The country positioned itself as the leading global exporter of seven key products related to salmon farming and aquaculture, with salmon playing a special role, once again consolidating its strategic role in the national and global economy.
Improving data, from harvest to shelf, will also impact the improvement of the purchasing process.
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Sustainable aquaculture in the Mediterranean has been given a boost with the inauguration of the Mediterranean Marine Finfish Aquaculture Demonstration Centre (MMF-ADC) in Crete.
Scottish Sea Farms 
An award-winning electric fence that protects farmed salmon from jellyfish stings and reduces sea lice larvae volumes will be tested in Scotland if the Norwegian maker can interest a fish farmer in the technology and get funding for a trial.
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ACCRA – Ghana's Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has officially announced the fishing closed seasons for 2025, a key strategic measure for the protection and sustainability of the country's marine resources. The closed season will run from July 1 to July 31 for inshore fleets, while industrial trawlers will observe an extended closure until August 31.
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Dozens of Turkish-owned fishing vessels operate in the Mauritanian fishing grounds in prohibited zones, depleting pelagic fisheries, already depleted in several areas. They transfer their AIS devices to auxiliary boats to operate, almost always at night, beyond any control. "We will reach total collapse. Horse mackerel and mackerel are almost nonexistent."
