Zhoushan—A massive, ultra-low temperature refrigerated vessel, dubbed the "Xinxiangli 55," has been delivered and is set to depart for the South Pacific fishing grounds in late November. The vessel is being called the world's largest of its kind by tonnage and loading capacity, effectively operating as a "mobile refrigerator at sea."

The ship was invested in and built by Zhoushan's Zhejiang Xinxiangli International Shipping Co., Ltd., at a cost of approximately $22.2 million (RMB 160 million). A sister vessel, the "Xinxiangli 56," is already operating in the South Pacific.

At 143.49 meters long, the "Xinxiangli 55" boasts approximately 11,500 cubic meters of refrigerated storage space, capable of maintaining temperatures as low as -55°C. This capability allows it to keep high-value catches, like raw tuna, in a state of "sleep" for thousands of nautical miles, preserving their quality.

The vessel will provide comprehensive services—including fish refrigeration, material supply, and personnel transfer—for Zhoushan's distant-water fishing fleet. It has an impressive maximum range of nearly 20,000 nautical miles and 54 berths, supporting flexible crew changes for distant-water fishermen.

Review urges Chile-style controls and stronger heatwave planning.

A Tasmanian government debrief into last summer’s salmon mass mortality event has found that a lack of accurate and timely information from operators delayed critical decision-making and undermined public messaging.

The review, published on Monday, also highlights coordination and waste-logistics challenges and proposes ten actions, including consideration of an industry code of practice and strengthened reporting rules.

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The implementation of a proposed National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) on the south coast of Newfoundland risks significant job losses in an area where many people already rely on government handouts, a report has warned.

The 28-page “economic snapshot” of the area was produced by the Atlantic Economic Council, an independent, non-profit economic and policy research organisation. The snapshot was commissioned by the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) and Mining NL.

The NMCA has being considered by Parks Canada, the federal government agency that administers the national park system. It follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2023 by the Government of Canada, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Miawpukek First Nation, Qalipu First Nation and the Town of Burgeo.

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The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) has issued warning of a growing trend in international seafood markets regarding the mislabelling of fish species. Of particular concern is the use of the generic term seabass for products that are not European seabass but seek to benefit from the latter’s established reputation and market value

Recent market observations have revealed that barramundi (Lates calcarifer), a fish species captured and farmed in the Indo-Pacific region, is often marketed simply as seabass in several Asian and Middle East countries.

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Japanese seafood company Nissui announced it is launching a full-scale salmon farming begining with a new seedling operation in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture. 

The company said in a release it has been conducting experimental salmon farming in the city since 2023, and as of 1 November it has begun stable production and shipments from its salmon facility. The land-based facility is starting under the umbrella of Yumigahama Suisan Co., and has been dubbed the "Nissui Kesengawa Fish Farm."

Nissui said the facility was a salmon and trout hatchery owned by the Hirota Bay Fisheries Cooperative to establish salmon seedling production.

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Two Norwegian salmon farmers that are normally competitors have announced a joint investment in closed cage development.

The project involves the construction of six Aquatraz C2 units delivered by Seafarming Systems. 

The Seafarming technology has been developed in collaboration with SalMar and Lerøy, building on the experience gained from the Aquatraz S1 delivered to Lerøy and the first four Aquatraz cages developed for SalMar.

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Europêche, the representative body of Europe’s fishing sector, welcomes the successful conclusion of the Meeting of Experts on Guidelines for Fair Labour Market Services for Migrant Fishers, held under the auspices of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) from 27 to 31 October 2025 in Geneva.

The newly adopted Guidelines for Fair Labour Market Services for Migrant Fishers provide a comprehensive framework to assist governments and social partners in promoting ethical recruitment and fair treatment of migrant fishers across the world. 

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