IN BRIEF - The Undersecretary of Fisheries chose not to punish illegal fishing of toothfish
ARGENTINA
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Fishing a quota species without being a quota holder is prohibited by the Federal Fisheries Law and is considered a very serious offense.
The Tai An vessel does not have a quota for toothfish; Therefore, it can only incidentally capture up to 5 tons per trip, as established by Resolution 9/2023 of the Federal Fisheries Council.
However, this ship was operating in the toothfish distribution area, where wells with depths greater than a thousand meters are located, on March 2 and 6. It is suspected that such a large volume could not be loaded in just two days, so the cargo could be made up of 142 tons with a significant proportion of juvenile specimens, which would further aggravate the ship's situation.
The toothfish is a species that is protected internationally due to its limited availability and very high vulnerability. Therefore, illegal fishing anywhere in the world can be punished by certifying organizations and even by the market.
The fact is of unusual gravity: the Tai An ship has not only stolen 142 tons of toothfish from the Argentine Sea, worth three and a half million dollars, but has also endangered the sustainability of the resource. Given this situation, the only thing the Undersecretary of Fisheries did was tell the boat to leave the distribution area of this species, allowing it to continue fishing in other areas.
“It's what I can do,”Juan Antonio López Cazorla told the businessmen who complained about his inaction.[...]
Source: Revista Puerto (Translated from original in Spanish)
Indonesia proposed strengthening cooperation with China in smart aquaculture, offshore production, genetics, and digitalization during the Global Ocean Development Forum held in Qingdao.
The proposal was presented by Rokhmin Dahuri, president of the Indonesian Aquaculture Society and member of the Indonesian Parliament, who identified several areas where both countries could develop collaboration: joint research, seed production, digital monitoring, biotechnology, cold chain, and marine aquaculture technologies.
Dahuri also presented a bay-scale marine ranching model integrating habitat restoration, breeding zones, restocking, mariculture, and economic activities for coastal communities. According to his approach, technologies developed in China should be adapted to the tropical ecological and productive conditions of Indonesia.
The proposal comes at a time when China is expanding the development of offshore aquaculture systems, sensors, automation, and digital management platforms—technologies that Indonesia considers of interest to modernize part of its aquaculture production.
The vessel Dai-10 Yufuku Maru sank off the coast of Goto after a fire broke out in the engine room; the captain was rescued unharmed and fuel spill containment efforts are underway.
A 19-gross-ton wet feeding vessel belonging to the subsidiary Nissui Tuna sank at 11:18 a.m. after a fire started in its engine room. The incident occurred while the vessel, identified as the Dai-10 Yufuku Maru, was traveling toward a tuna farming facility in Goto.
The captain of the vessel was successfully rescued without injury. Following the sinking, Nissui confirmed a fuel spill in the area, prompting the deployment of recovery operations using absorbent materials to mitigate the environmental impact on the marine area.
Authorities and the company indicated that the cause of the engine room fire remains unknown. Additionally, it was reported that options for potentially refloating the vessel remain under evaluation and study by technical teams.
Group urges stronger cooperation on key shared stocks
Representatives from the EU, Faroes, Iceland, Norway and UK met on 16 September to improve management of mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring, calling for better industry data and faster adoption of sustainable plans. Talks resume in October.
It also discussed the importance of encouraging national governments to take swifter action in pursuing the implementation of sustainable management plans for stocks.
Government promotes technology and financing to boost jobs and production
Tanzania urged youth to invest in aquaculture as output reached 124,000 tonnes in 2025, up from 44,735 tonnes in 2021. Deputy Minister Ng’wasi Kamani highlighted loans for fish cages and modern farming, while fish consumption rose to 10.2 kg per capita.
The expansion of aquaculture comes amid rising domestic demand for fish.
CAFFAN marks 20 years promoting food security, circular economy and economic empowerment
Nigeria’s CAFFAN Oyo will celebrate its 20th anniversary on November 19–21 in Ibadan. The event aims to advance urban aquaculture and integrated farming to strengthen food security, circular economy, and women & youth empowerment, alongside training, networking and fisheries technology
Collector urchin could open a new high-value aquaculture market
The Sea Urchin Facility (SURF) in Providence is studying controlled production of native collector sea urchin (Tripneustes gratilla) for uni, a prized delicacy, while assessing farming systems, markets and distribution needed for future commercial scale-up.
KKP plans broader upgrade of 4,582 vessels by 2029
Indonesia’s KKP aims to modernize 950 fishing vessels in 2027, tackling aging fleets, high costs and catch quality. The plan forms part of a 4,582-vessel upgrade by 2029, backed by priority programs and a Rp16.65 trillion (US$912m) 2027 budget.
Regional partnership combines Hokkaido seafood with Noto processing expertise
Sugiyo Group and Marusa Sasaya Shoten developed two products: ajillo made with farmed Kushiro Akane Salmon and Hokkaido saury fermented using Noto’s traditional rice-bran technique. The initiative supports Noto’s seafood sector after the 2024 earthquake.
Aquaculture technology supplier AKVA Group has agreed to sell its industrial property at Hitra in central Norway while retaining the site under a 13-year lease.
Bevest subsidiary Corvus Estate will acquire the property at Kalvøyveien 13 on Jøsnøya, with the transaction expected to close this month, according to a stock-exchange announcement on Thursday. No purchase price was disclosed.A new purpose-built facility will also be constructed on the property and leased to AKVA once completed. Until then, the company will continue operating from the existing building.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
Europêche is pleased to announce that the Danish Pelagic Producers Organisation (DPPO) has officially joined the organisation as its newest member, further strengthening the collective voice of the European fishing sector at both EU and international levels.
Representing one of Europe’s leading pelagic fishing organisations, DPPO brings extensive expertise in the sustainable management of pelagic fisheries, a strong commitment to science-based decision-making, and a proven track record in promoting responsible fishing practices and high-quality seafood production.
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Group urges stronger cooperation on key shared stocks
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Tanzania urged youth to invest in aquaculture as output reached 124,000 tonnes in 2025, up from 44,735 tonnes in 2021. Deputy Minister Ng’wasi Kamani highlighted loans for fish cages and modern farming, while fish consumption rose to 10.2 kg per capita.
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Collector urchin could open a new high-value aquaculture market
Regional partnership combines Hokkaido seafood with Noto processing expertise
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Representing one of Europe’s leading pelagic fishing organisations, DPPO brings extensive expertise in the sustainable management of pelagic fisheries, a strong commitment to science-based decision-making, and a proven track record in promoting responsible fishing practices and high-quality seafood production. 
