IN BRIEF - Harengus sails through the Strait of Magellan with pelagic fish (video)
CHILE
Wednesday, April 08, 2020
Harengus, a cargo ship owned by Samherji, is currently loading in San Vicente in Chile 4,000 tonnes of pelagic fish which will be sold in Nigeria. The vessel, which is now chartered by the company GreenSea in Belgium, sailed through the Strait of Magellan on the way west for South America and the trip was documented on video.
It seemed appropriate to document the trip as this year marks the 500th anniversary of the discoveries of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. It was in October 1520 that Magellan discovered the Atlantic-Pacific passage, later named the Strait of Magellan. With this trip, Magellan led the first voyage around the globe but was unable to complete it because he passed away before it ended.
The loading of the cargo in San Vicente has been successful and in a few days Harengus will sail back through the Strait of Magellan. The voyage from San Vicente to Nigeria is close to 6,400 miles and the journey back will take about three weeks.
YOKOHAMA — Kamome Propeller Co., Ltd., headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, has launched its next-generation “SGmax Propeller,” designed to deliver superior energy-saving performance for commercial vessels. The company, led by President and CEO Kazuki Itazawa, began sales on March 2, 2026.
Building on the success of its SG Propeller, introduced in 2010 and delivered to more than 600 ships worldwide, the new model enhances efficiency while supporting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime operations.
The SGmax Propeller incorporates advanced design technologies refined from the SG series, including hub vortex weakening technology. By optimizing blade area and rake distribution, the new propeller achieved an approximately 2% improvement in efficiency over the SG model during water tank testing. Compared with conventional MAU-type propellers, the SGmax demonstrates an estimated 5% efficiency gain. Cavitation levels remain comparable to the SG propeller, while strict hull vibration targets have been successfully met.
The SGmax expands Kamome’s portfolio of energy-saving solutions, complementing its Controllable Pitch Propeller, GATE RUDDER® SYSTEM, and KAMOME REACTION AND BULB RUDDER, strengthening the company’s commitment to more sustainable and efficient shipping technologies.
Two merchant ships were hit by projectiles in the area this Sunday
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard prohibited the passage of any vessel through the Strait of Hormuz this weekend. While not officially issuing the warning, they did caution shipping companies about the risks of crossing its waters amidst the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. "We have no intention of closing the Strait of Hormuz at this time, nor do we have any plans to do anything that could disrupt navigation in it at this stage," declared Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi yesterday. At least two merchant ships ignored their recommendations this Sunday—one of them, the Skylight, is on the US sanctions list for exporting Iranian crude oil—and were hit by projectiles in the area early in the morning.
Following the incidents, major shipping companies Maersk and MSC—which together account for 35% of global container shipping—decided to suspend all vessel traffic through this port "until further notice."
Source: La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), European Shipowners' Association (ECSA), and the Asian Shipowners' Association (ASA), as well as the UN, are calling for measures to be taken to protect the lives of seafarers and the safety of vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz.
The coordinated attack by the United States and Israel against Iran, launched last Saturday and marking a turning point in the escalating conflict in the Middle East, has triggered widespread alarm within the international maritime community.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), European Shipowners' Association (ECSA), and the Asian Shipowners' Association (ASA) have issued a joint statement warning of the security implications for ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
Cites management setbacks, climate change, and dramatic environmental changes unravelling the Southern Ocean’s delicate web of life
The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) submitted a formal objection to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) regarding the decision to re-certify the Antarctic krill fishery as sustainable, despite serious concerns about growing industrial fishing pressure and dramatic climate-driven impacts on the ecosystem.
The objection initiates an independent legal adjudication process over the coming months that, if successful, could result in a change to the MSC certification of the fishery, or the imposition of new conditions to safeguard the krill stock and wider ecosystem.
Military escalation in Middle East halts air and sea freight, triggers war-risk surcharges.
Military strikes between the US-Israel and Iran between 28 February and 1 March 2026 have led to an immediate suspension of air and sea freight operations across the Middle East, with significant knock-on effects for global transportation and logistics flows.
Airfreight operations across the region have largely ground to a halt following airspace restrictions and airline network suspensions.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
Proximar Seafood, the Norwegian-owned salmon farmer based in Japan, has reported improved operations, stable biology and a clearer harvest outlook for this year.
Presenting its 2025 fourth quarter results, the company said operation said biological control at its site, near Mount Fuji, improved significantly during the quarter after AI fish cameras were taken into use in December, verifying standing biomass and monitoring growth performance. This showed “solid improvements”
The company ended the year with close to 2,000 tonnes in standing biomass, providing a solid foundation for improved harvest weights and price achievement through 2026
Author: Vince McDonagh / FIsh Farmer | Read the full article here
2025 marked a record-breaking year for Port of Thyborøn, Denmark’s second-largest fishing port, as revenue climbed to 77.99 million Danish kroner (about US$11.3 million) — the highest turnover in the port’s history.
The impressive performance was largely driven by a sharp rise in industrial fish landings. Seafood processor TripleNine received 45.3% larger volumes compared to 2024, while the total landed value surged by 70.9% year-on-year.
Despite ongoing challenges in the consumer fishing industry — including reduced quotas and increased CO2 taxes — the port maintained its strong position in the sector. Fishing continues to form the backbone of Thyborøn’s maritime identity and economic stability.
The milestone underscores the port’s resilience and strategic importance within Denmark’s fisheries industry, even amid regulatory and environmental pressures.
Indonesia has been recognized as a global model for sustainable fisheries management at a United Nations forum in Reykjavik, Iceland, on Wednesday. The accolade was presented by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) during a side event of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) meeting.
The recognition took place at the FAO Committee on Fisheries, a key global policy forum where member states address fisheries governance and marine conservation.
According to Amanda Lejbowicz, Head of Fisheries Standard Accessibility at MSC, the acknowledgment reflects 15 years of applying MSC pre-certification tools in Indonesia. In a statement issued in Bogor, West Java, she said Indonesia demonstrates how close cooperation between government and stakeholders can drive systemic improvements.
Indonesia was praised for aligning Fisheries Improvement Projects (FIPs) with national policy through its National Fisheries Improvement Meeting, led by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries.
Currently, seven MSC Improvement Programs operate across the country, involving fisheries units, industry associations, researchers and civil society groups to advance transparent, science-based management toward international sustainability standards.(Source: Antara)
Within the framework of Oman Vision 2040 and as part of the national plan to improve food security and diversify income sources in the country, construction has begun on a shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farming project in Shinas, one of the six coastal Wilayas in northern Batinah.
The project is expected to produce 7,500 tons of shrimp per year, which, according to the Sultanate, “makes it one of the largest aquaculture projects in the country.”
The project will cover an area of ??15 hectares and represents an estimated investment of 23.5 million Omani riyals (almost 52 million euros).
Source: iPac.aquacultura | Read the full article here
Augusto Crespi is the current director of Cesimar, one of the most important research units in Patagonia. The Argentine scientist has just launched a technology-based company that aims to move from theory to practice a project to add value to shrimp heads, transforming them into a "high-nutritional-value pellet" for animal feed.
Shrimp Solutions was created for this purpose and with an ambitious goal: to transform the 30,000 tons of this byproduct generated annually in the city of Puerto Madryn into animal feed. Puerto Madryn is a major driver of the Argentine fishing industry, located in the northeast of Chubut province.
Author: Jorge Garnelo / Faro de Vigo | Read the full article here
CHILE
It seemed appropriate to document the trip as this year marks the 500th anniversary of the discoveries of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. It was in October 1520 that Magellan discovered the Atlantic-Pacific passage, later named the Strait of Magellan. With this trip, Magellan led the first voyage around the globe but was unable to complete it because he passed away before it ended.
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard prohibited the passage of any vessel through the Strait of Hormuz this weekend. While not officially issuing the warning, they did caution shipping companies about the risks of crossing its waters amidst the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. "We have no intention of closing the Strait of Hormuz at this time, nor do we have any plans to do anything that could disrupt navigation in it at this stage," declared Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi yesterday. At least two merchant ships ignored their recommendations this Sunday—one of them, the Skylight, is on the US sanctions list for exporting Iranian crude oil—and were hit by projectiles in the area early in the morning.
WORLDWIDE
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), European Shipowners' Association (ECSA), and the Asian Shipowners' Association (ASA), as well as the UN, are calling for measures to be taken to protect the lives of seafarers and the safety of vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) submitted a formal objection to the 
Military escalation in Middle East halts air and sea freight, triggers war-risk surcharges.
DENMARK
INDONESIA
OMAN
Within the framework of Oman Vision 2040 and as part of the national plan to improve food security and diversify income sources in the country, construction has begun on a shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farming project in Shinas, one of the six coastal Wilayas in northern Batinah.
ARGENTINA
Augusto Crespi is the current director of Cesimar, one of the most important research units in Patagonia. The Argentine scientist has just launched a technology-based company that aims to move from theory to practice a project to add value to shrimp heads, transforming them into a "high-nutritional-value pellet" for animal feed.
