Archive for March 2021
BioMar establishes Asia division
Aquafeed multinational BioMar is setting up an Asia division to manage its operations in the region, including Vietnam and China. The new division will be headed by Francois Loubere as Vice President, Asia. The move follows BioMar’s acquisition, announced earlier this month, of a majority share in the shrimp feed business of Viet-Uc Seafood Corporation.…
Read MoreCod farmer gets permission for Meløy site
Norwegian cod farmer Norcod has secured permission for a new site, bringing its total licensing to 10,000 tonnes MAB (maximum allowable biomass). The move is part of the company’s strategy to farm cod from the Trøndelag region in Mid-Norway and northwards along the coast. The new location is in Meløy municipality in Norway’s Nordland county.…
Read MoreStephen Divers takes up non-exec role at Gael Force
Stephen Divers is set to move into a non-executive director position on the board of aquaculture technology and services group Gael Force, as he prepares to retire from his management role at the company at the end of June. Divers is stepping down from his role as Group Export Director. An industry veteran, he played…
Read MoreFish farmers lose ‘traffic light’ case
A group of 25 Norwegian salmon and trout farming companies have lost their challenge against the country’s “traffic light” system which regulates growth within the industry. They face a sizeable legal bill into the bargain. The companies, mostly based in the south west of Norway, took their case to a district court in Bergen at…
Read MoreAqua Terminator – the biting robot
Seals and sea lions are constantly evolving and finding new ways to target salmon farms. It is imperative, to innovate continually, not only in products but also in application-focused testing solutions. Garware Technical Fibres Ltd has pushed the boundaries to make the industry’s first bite force robot. The biting robot is able to simulate bite…
Read MoreHappy days
When it comes to climate, Florida and Norway are – it goes without saying – very different. Yet a fascinating experiment is taking place to find out if a king prawn, normally farmed in warm, sub-tropical waters, can be cultivated in a country where temperatures are well below freezing for half of the year. The…
Read MoreFirst students complete NAFC Aquaculture Management course
Eight students from across the UK and France will be the first to receive CPD qualifications in Aquaculture Management after completing the NAFC Marine Centre UHI’s new Aquaculture Management CPD course. The fully online continuous professional development course, launched in 2020, is aimed at experienced aquaculture staff and other persons seeking a qualification in aquaculture management.…
Read MoreMowi plans faster growth, supported by technology
Mowi, the world’s biggest salmon producer, is aiming to ramp up its volume growth over the next few years and the “new industrial revolution” is a key part of its strategy. That was the message from Mowi’s chief executive Ivan Vindheim, speaking at the company’s Capital Markets Day presentation. Vindheim said that Mowi’s strategy had…
Read MoreInnovative pond ventilation
Air Active’s OxyFlow is a versatile, adjustable water aerator which is compact, powerful and visually appealing. This floating pond aerator offers built-in, switchable LED lighting and easy handling for maximum comfort and flexibility. Axial propeller technology and optimised motor technology ensure high performance with economical energy consumption. The integrated control allows the motor power to…
Read MoreBespoke delousing vessel puts fish welfare first
A new multi-purpose service vessel has been delivered to Scottish Sea Farms, and the company says it has been designed with fish welfare as its top priority. The Kallista Helen, launched yesterday in Glasgow, will be fitted with a state of the art thermolicer system. The 26-metre vessel was built by Ferguson Marine, based in…
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