Russia strengthens its position in crab fishing: development of a modern fleet

For many years, Japan controlled a large portion of the catch, however, the Portsmouth Treaty of 1905 granted it significant rights to fish off the Russian coast. This spurred Russia to create its own crab industry: in 1907, the first crab cannery was opened in Gaydamak Bay. From 1928, there was a rapid growth in Soviet fishing with the purchase of the first crab boats and innovations in fishing technology, which significantly increased production volumes. The current realities of the industry have also undergone major changes: the market has seen the emergence of many private companies actively implementing modern technologies. Russian crab boats are now high-tech vessels equipped ...