ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia and the National Fishery Products Quality Management Service (NFQS) of South Korea have agreed to collaborate in efforts to strengthen the quality assurance system for upstream and downstream fisheries in the region.

The collaboration between the two institutions is an implementation of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) which has been in place since 2016.

“As part of the MRA, we agreed to carry out a joint inspection of the upstream-downstream quality and safety assurance system for fishery products,” said Head of the Marine and Fishery Products Quality Monitoring and Control Agency, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia, Ishartini in Jakarta, quoted on Wednesday.

KHONSA - A training programme on ‘Recent advances and scientific practices in fisheries and aquaculture’ was jointly organized by the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)-Northeast Regional Centre (NERC), Guwahati and department of fisheries at the NBF hall here on Tuesday.

Addressing the progressive fish farmers, DFDO S.K Jawal emphasized on the importance of sustainable fish farming in the district to bring about self-reliance in the fishery sector. He also encouraged fish farmers to co-operate with the fishery department to uplift the overall fishery development in the district in particular and the state as a whole.

KVK, Deomali SMS (fisheries) Phurin Songthing briefed about “Management practice in Aquaculture.” He also explained about the scientific method of pond preparation and various scientific management practices needed to be adopted for overall better production. He also emphasized on integrated fish farming practices for gaining multiple benefits from the same farm land.

Later during the programme, 5 progressive fish farmers were given drag nets under the scheme ‘Distribution of Farm Machineries/Equipments (60% subsidy) under BE 2023-24.’ (DIPRO)

Every 26 September is World Maritime Day. In 2024, the motto is: "Sailing in the future: safety first."

Today, September 26, marks World Maritime Day, which this year highlights the importance of safety at sea in a time of major transformation and new risks. "Fifty years after the adoption of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS Convention), the world's most important treaty for the safety of merchant ships, the maritime community is at a crossroads, faced with rapid advances in technology, global security challenges and the shift to green energy," explains the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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Next week the XXIV International Fair of Frozen Seafood Conxemar will be held in Vigo and as a prelude, one more year, on Monday 30 September, the XII International Congress Conxemar-FAO in which the Centro Tecnológico del Mar-Fundación Cetmar will present the conclusions of a study on the Sofia Report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations-FAO

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Mowi, the world’s largest salmon farmer and processor, is set to unveil plans to increase salmon production from 500,000 tonnes to 600,000 tonnes annually by 2029.

The plans along with an ambitious cost-saving target of EUR 300-400 million, are being unveiled at its Capital Markets Day in Trøndelag, Norway, today, Thursday 26 September. 

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The E.U. has opened 12 time-limited import quotas for Norwegian seafood, including mackerel, herring, and wild-caught shrimp, as part of a wider agreement reached between Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and the E.U.

In tandem with overall negotiations on European Economic Area (EEA) funds, Norway and the E.U. have revised their joint fisheries protocol that ran from 2014 to 2021, with the new agreement now covering the period between 1 May 2021 and 30 April 2028.

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The Shetland subsidiary of salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms (SSF) made an operating loss of £4.3 million last year, compared with an operating profit of £23.1m the year before, although the 2022 included £11.7m from the sale of five marine sites to Sutherland salmon farmer Loch Duart.

Turnover for SSF’s Shetland division last year was £51.6m, a decrease of 45% on the £93.7m in revenue made in the previous year, SSF Shetland’s newly published annual report shows. 

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Hokkaido Kaisen Nihonichi Honmachi Store, operated by N.I. Co., Ltd. (NI, Head Office: Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director: Norio Kawamura), will begin offering a new product, "Salmon Noodles," from Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Hokkaido Kaisen Nihonichi, which operates mainly in Osaka Prefecture, regularly visits sake breweries, distilleries, ports, and markets all over the country to purchase and serve rare and valuable alcohol and seasonal ingredients delivered directly from the source. The fresh fish, oysters, and sea urchins it serves are all delivered directly from fishing towns in Hokkaido, and are well-known for their freshness and cost-effectiven

Hokkaido Kaisen Nihonichi, restaurant has a long-standing popularity of "Salmon Sashimi". They came up with this dish with the desire to make it more enjoyable to eat salmon while still preserving its deliciousness. As you can see, salmon noodles are characterized by their appearance, where salmon sashimi is cut like noodles. They serve them luxuriously cut into medium-thick pieces so that you can feel the freshness of the salmon even more. As it is far from the visual appearance of typical sashimi, it is sure to make a great impact and look great in photos.

The Japanese government is set to formalize a grant agreement with the Coalition Government for the purchase of a fishery research vessel and ice-making machines.

This procurement, valued at $10.6 million is part of Japan’s Economic Social Development Programme and aims to support Fiji’s sustainable fisheries management efforts.

At a signing ceremony later today, Japan’s Ambassador to Fiji Rokuichiro Michii and Minister for Fisheries and Forests Alitia Bainivalu will finalize the grant.

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According to a statement from the Japanese Embassy, the assistance aligns with Fiji’s National Development Plan which prioritizes the sustainable management and protection of marine resources.

The project also supports Japan’s free and open Indo-Pacific policy which aims to enhance regional cooperation and development. The initiative consists of three key components.

First, a new fishery research vessel will be procured. The 16-meter vessel will be equipped with a 500kW inboard engine, have a three-tonne fish storage capacity and accommodate 10 passengers.

It will play a critical role in monitoring and regulating fisheries along Fiji’s barrier reef system, conducting fish stock assessments, marine environment evaluations and supporting capacity-building efforts.