Zhoushan—A massive, ultra-low temperature refrigerated vessel, dubbed the "Xinxiangli 55," has been delivered and is set to depart for the South Pacific fishing grounds in late November. The vessel is being called the world's largest of its kind by tonnage and loading capacity, effectively operating as a "mobile refrigerator at sea."

The ship was invested in and built by Zhoushan's Zhejiang Xinxiangli International Shipping Co., Ltd., at a cost of approximately $22.2 million (RMB 160 million). A sister vessel, the "Xinxiangli 56," is already operating in the South Pacific.

At 143.49 meters long, the "Xinxiangli 55" boasts approximately 11,500 cubic meters of refrigerated storage space, capable of maintaining temperatures as low as -55°C. This capability allows it to keep high-value catches, like raw tuna, in a state of "sleep" for thousands of nautical miles, preserving their quality.

The vessel will provide comprehensive services—including fish refrigeration, material supply, and personnel transfer—for Zhoushan's distant-water fishing fleet. It has an impressive maximum range of nearly 20,000 nautical miles and 54 berths, supporting flexible crew changes for distant-water fishermen.

AlgaEurope 2025, set to take place in Riga, Latvia, from 9-12 December 2025, will bring together the global algae community for four days of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

Organized by DLG Benelux and the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA), the AlgaEurope 2025 Conference is expected to welcome over 400 participants from across academia, research, and industry, making it one of the most significant annual gatherings dedicated to algae biomass.

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The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) has issued warning of a growing trend in international seafood markets regarding the mislabelling of fish species. Of particular concern is the use of the generic term seabass for products that are not European seabass but seek to benefit from the latter’s established reputation and market value

Recent market observations have revealed that barramundi (Lates calcarifer), a fish species captured and farmed in the Indo-Pacific region, is often marketed simply as seabass in several Asian and Middle East countries.

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Review urges Chile-style controls and stronger heatwave planning.

A Tasmanian government debrief into last summer’s salmon mass mortality event has found that a lack of accurate and timely information from operators delayed critical decision-making and undermined public messaging.

The review, published on Monday, also highlights coordination and waste-logistics challenges and proposes ten actions, including consideration of an industry code of practice and strengthened reporting rules.

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The implementation of a proposed National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) on the south coast of Newfoundland risks significant job losses in an area where many people already rely on government handouts, a report has warned.

The 28-page “economic snapshot” of the area was produced by the Atlantic Economic Council, an independent, non-profit economic and policy research organisation. The snapshot was commissioned by the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) and Mining NL.

The NMCA has being considered by Parks Canada, the federal government agency that administers the national park system. It follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2023 by the Government of Canada, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Miawpukek First Nation, Qalipu First Nation and the Town of Burgeo.

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