The world's three largest shipping companies are reflagging part of their fleet in India, attracted by the boom in coastal shipping, new regulatory incentives, and the "Maritime India Vision 2030" agenda.
India has made a significant move on the global maritime stage. Following CMA CGM's pioneering move this month, which confirmed the reflagging of four container ships to the Indian flag and its first order for six 1,700 TEU vessels from Cochin Shipyard (with technical support from HD Hyundai), Maersk has registered two vessels—the Maersk Vilnius (October 13) and the Maersk Vigo (October 21)—in the Indian registry through its subsidiary Maersk Bharat IFSC Private Limited in GIFT City.
Peruvian industrial fishing company and fish oil and fishmeal producer TASA has converted its fishmeal plant located in Chimbote on the coast of Northern Peru to run on natural gas instead of heavy fuels.
TASA said the project will reduce emissions by 18 percent at the plant – equivalent to 6,500 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) output per year – and the conversion of the facility, which TASA claims is the largest-capacity fishmeal plant in Chimbote, is the company’s fourth such plant that has been transitioned to a cleaner-burning fuel source.
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Researchers Vivian Montecino and Doris Oliva launch book in Punta Arenas, highlighting the legacy and challenges of women in marine sciences.
PUNTA ARENAS – Within the framework of the XXI International Conference on Harmful Algae (ICHA 2025), researchers Vivian Montecino (University of Chile) and Doris Oliva (University of Valparaíso) presented their book "Two women in an ocean of stories and a sea of changes" at the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP).
The work, published by Editorial Universidad de Chile, spans over five centuries of marine sciences in Chile, rescuing the legacy of women in national oceanography. Vivian Montecino stated: "We wanted to tell how women have been integrating into science, as engines of transformation."
The presentation was attended by professionals from IFOP, the University of Magallanes, INACH, INIDEP, and local groups. Gemita Pizarro (IFOP) and Anelio Aguayo Lobo (INACH) praised the work for its gender perspective and its contribution to reflection on the Chilean sea.
Erik Daza, Head of IFOP Magallanes, emphasized the relevance of science for sustainable development and IFOP's role in generating key information. The event was valued as an enriching and emotional space.
The Falkland Islands have gone through many twists and turns, consultations, and back-and-forths, but it seems they have finally taken the plunge: the island government has signed a contract with the Dutch giant Damen for the construction of their new port, a facility that will be ready in 2028 and will cost more than 109 million pounds, 125 million euros at the current exchange rate. The facility, which will be similar to the current one in that it will be made up of enormous steel barges, will have a total of 400 meters of mooring space and an improved operational area, its main objective being to ensure the "sustainability of the fishing industry," led by vessels from Vigo and its surrounding area.
Author: Adrian Amoedo / Faro de Vigo | Read the full article here
But smolt survival fell to 61.8% after jellyfish attacks
The volume of farmed salmon harvested in Scotland last year rose by 27.2% to 192,000 tonnes (live weight) compared to the year before, when 150,949 tonnes were produced, according to the Scottish Government’s Fish Farm Production Survey published today.
However, the percentage of fish that were stocked as smolts at sea in 2022 and were harvested fell to 61.8%, compared to 68.7% for smolts stocked in marine sites in 2021.
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Producers in the department of Cordillera, with support from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) technicians, received training in fish farming (pisciculture) techniques as a sustainable alternative to face the imminent fishing ban.
The initiative was welcomed with great interest by locals, who see the raising of fish in ponds as a way to maintain sales uninterruptedly and mitigate the economic impact of the cyclical restrictions.
During the technical workshop, participants learned how to measure the water's pH, determine the sex of specimens, and control fish growth. MAG technicians highlighted that, while the aquaculture production requires time, it guarantees a secure source of income and allows for the diversification of the local supply, making it independent of natural cycles.
The fishing ban begins on November 2 and will extend until December 20 in waters shared with Argentina, and until January 31, 2026, in those shared with Brazil. This period encourages fishermen to evaluate fish farming as a profitable production model and a solution for remaining active in the market.
ICAR-CIFRI launches a fish farming program in Purulia to strengthen the income and nutrition of over 500 tribal families.
PURULIA, WEST BENGAL – The Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CIFRI) launched a key community aquaculture initiative on October 26, 2025, in the drought-prone Purulia district to empower tribal women and promote sustainable livelihoods.
The program, implemented under the Scheduled Tribe Component (STC), aims to improve the communities' economy and nutrition by introducing scientific fish farming in local water bodies. This action aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) on gender equality.
Impact and Women's Management
The initiative focuses on fish farming in 16 rainwater reservoirs (bandhs), covering over 140 acres. The management of these projects is handled by 48 women's exclusive Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from the Puncha and Manbazar blocks.
To ensure sustainable production, ICAR-CIFRI provided 1,600 kg of quality fish fingerlings and 22 tonnes of specialized fish feed. The beneficiaries were trained in pond management and water quality control. Additionally, four FRP boats were distributed to facilitate operations.
The project directly benefits over 500 tribal families, offering a stable income source and improving food security in the Chotanagpur Plateau, a region facing persistent economic challenges. Aquaculture is thus consolidating itself as a vital pillar for local socio-economic development.
Nissui will launch a rainbow trout pilot in Ofunato, Iwate, in partnership with the Okirai Fishery Cooperative, positioning the company to shorten the path from trials to commercial scale in eastern Japan.
Site surveys and production method studies are scheduled to begin in November 2025.The company’s stated objective is an early transition to full operations, subject to pilot performance and environmental assessments.
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The fact that Norway, the Faroe Islands, and other coastal states, such as Iceland, have been self-allocating quotas for mackerel, blue whiting, and Scandinavian herring for years is beginning to have serious consequences for the EU. The latest assessment by ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) scientists of the Atlantic mackerel stock includes a proposed 70% cut in the total allowable catch (TAC) of the species and specifically states that the current situation of the stock is due to the fact that over the last 25 years, on average, 39% more than scientific recommendations have been caught each year.
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The Argentine National Institute of Fisheries Research and Development (INIDEP) has issued a statement highlighting the consolidation of the operational capacity of its scientific fleet, reaching 338 days of navigation in the first nine months of the year aboard its research vessels, a record for the last decade. According to data provided by INIDEP, the BIPO "Víctor Angelescu" sailed 134 days; the BIPO "Mar Argentino" 79 days; the BIP "Dr. Eduardo L. Holmberg" 85 days; the Coastal Vessel "Willie" 22 days; and the Coastal Vessel "Bernie" 18 days. A total of 338 days sailed, which "not only constitutes a record in the last 10 years but also underscores the success of the Institute's Maintenance and Logistics Plan
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The world's three largest shipping companies are reflagging part of their fleet in India, attracted by the boom in coastal shipping, new regulatory incentives, and the "Maritime India Vision 2030" agenda.
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Peruvian industrial fishing company and fish oil and fishmeal producer
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The Falkland Islands have gone through many twists and turns, consultations, and back-and-forths, but it seems they have finally taken the plunge: the island government has signed a contract with the Dutch giant 
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But smolt survival fell to 61.8% after jellyfish attacks
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Nissui’s Ofunato trial supports 2030, 10,000-tonne goal.
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The fact that Norway, the Faroe Islands, and other coastal states, such as Iceland, have been self-allocating quotas for mackerel, blue whiting, and Scandinavian herring for years is beginning to have serious consequences for the EU. The latest assessment by ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) scientists of the Atlantic mackerel stock includes a proposed 70% cut in the total allowable catch (TAC) of the species and specifically states that the current situation of the stock is due to the fact that over the last 25 years, on average, 39% more than scientific recommendations have been caught each year. 
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The Argentine National Institute of Fisheries Research and Development 
