Yesterday morning maritime authorities in the Aysén region of Chile received a report that the wellboat Vali had run aground after hitting rocks

At the time, the vessel - operated by Naviera Detroit Chile - was carrying out work for the Serrano fish farm at Isla Verdugo, about 18 nautical miles southeast of Melinka in the Aysén region.

According to the Chilean Navy, the 63-metre-long vessel began taking on water after the grounding. 

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FAAPE hopes for approval in November.

The European Parliament's Fisheries Committee backed Carmen Crespo's proposal by 21 votes to 4.

It calls for at least 180 fishing days annually, greater flexibility for mixed fisheries, socioeconomic criteria and revised red shrimp management to protect fleet viability.

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* Costas Kadis visits Greenland on October 15–16 to advance sustainable fisheries, ocean governance and the blue economy.*

The EU Commissioner will meet Minister Peter Borg, visit Royal Greenland and discuss fish stocks, scientific advice and marine conservation.

The visit follows a €200 million EU partnership package for 2026–2027.

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New limits and restrictions take effect October 15.

The rules cap bycatch at 10% per haul (5% for shrimp). Exceeding these limits triggers a 60-hour fishing ban within 5 nautical miles.The regulation also protects corals, sponges and crabs, bans shark finning, and strengthens sampling, reporting and landing requirements.

Lerøy Seafood Group has introduced poultry byproducts into feed at all its offshore salmon farms, while Mowi is preparing to adopt similar ingredients at its operations in Norway and Scotland.

The developments were reported by the Financial Times on Thursday, which said Europe's largest salmon producers are turning to processed chicken byproducts as rising fishmeal prices increase pressure on feed costs.

Grieg Seafood introduced chicken meal and oil in July, while SalMar began testing poultry-based feed in March, according to the newspaper.

Fishmeal prices have almost doubled over the past two years

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8.7 km of roads and utilities to boost seafood investment

OPAZ awarded a contract for 8.7 km of roads, water, power and telecom networks, to be completed in 12 months.

The project will strengthen seafood processing, logistics and expansion in Duqm, where fisheries investments exceed OMR 123 million.

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Record ocean warming, declining anchoveta stocks and fishing restrictions threaten jobs, exports and global aquaculture supplies.

The 2026 Super El Niño has severely disrupted Peru's anchoveta fishery.

The Central Bank forecasts a 30.7% contraction and 78,000 job losses, while fishmeal prices have reached US$3,500/tonne, increasing costs for global aquaculture.The vast majority of the anchoveta industry is concentrated off the coast of north-central Peru, and it is hard to overstate how economically significant this fish is

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Review will examine the sustainability of the model in place since 1996.

ICES has agreed to assess the Faroe Islands' fishing days regime and 2021 management plan for cod, haddock and saithe.

Findings, due March 30, 2027, could influence future fishing effort allocations, fleet planning and sustainability certifications.

Nearly 200 Vietnamese aquaculture stakeholders have met in Can Tho to discuss certification changes and prepare for ASC’s new Farm Standard

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is stepping up support for Vietnam’s aquaculture industry as producers prepare to transition to its new Farm Standard.

Almost 200 producers, processors, exporters and other industry stakeholders gathered at an event in Can Tho to discuss implementation challenges, understand the new requirements and seek practical guidance from ASC experts.

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