Archive for March 2023
Vedum defends Norway’s salmon tax plan
Norway’s Finance Minister Trygve Vedum has defended his salmon tax plan to the Centre Party faithful, arguing that it will eventually be seen as the right move. Vedum was addressing the Centre Party national conference whose coastal members are distinctly uneasy about the tax plan, fearing it threatens the livelihood of hundreds of people engaged…
Read MoreProximar CEO stresses food security role
The head of Proximar Seafood, the company building a land-based Atlantic salmon farm in Japan has predicted that global unrest will see an increase in countries wanting to step up their food security. He also confirmed that the company’s capital expenditure on the facility, near the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan, was still within…
Read MoreUnique offering from Matrix’s PRO-CAT 6000
The all-new PRO-CAT 6000 is a unique twin-hull craft manufactured by Matrix Pontoons. It makes use of Matrix’s robust modular roto-moulded EPS foam-filled polyethylene pontoons. This vessel has amazing stability and safe, unsinkable flotation with its 14 sectional pontoons making up the hulls. The large 12m² open deck features either Matrix’s waterproof, slip-resistant phenolic ply,…
Read MoreCentury now represents Med Marine Shipyard
Since Century Marine Services Ltd has become increasingly interested in the UK aquaculture market, it has teamed up with Turkish Shipyard Med Marine as its exclusive broker to the UK aquaculture sector. Med Marine has delivered a vast number of vessels worldwide, from workboats and tugs to pilot boats and beyond for various types of…
Read MoreHatching a plan for trout incubation
FIAP’s profibreed EggJar PRO glass jar, specifically shaped for the incubation of fish eggs, imitates natural stream conditions for optimal incubation and a high hatching rate. Hatching water passes from top to bottom through the inlet pipe located in the centre. The large diameter (30mm) of the water inlet and a semicircular-shaped bottom allow excellent…
Read MoreDryden Aqua’s AFMng ensures the best filtration performance
The construction of the AFM Factory near Basel, Switzerland, in January 2020 enabled Dryden Aqua to start the sustainable mass production of its hydrophobic, next-generation(ng) AFM filter media. Filtering down to 1 micron, the hydrophobicity makes AFMng uniquely suitable for the removal of organics, microplastics and fats. Filtering many parasite life stages, while providing clean…
Read MoreSAIC announces two-day Glasgow summit
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) is set to hold a new two-day event focused on the future of aquaculture, calling on industry leaders and emerging talent to collaborate and drive forward ambitions the sector. Taking place on 16 and 17 May 2023 at the Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow, the Sustainable Aquaculture Summit…
Read MoreFirst harvest imminent for Andfjord Salmon
Land-based fish farmer Andfjord Salmon saw its losses double during the final quarter of 2022, but the company is now gearing up for its first harvest. The company reported a loss for Q4 of last year of NOK 21.1m (£1.6m) compared with NOK 9.4 million (£720,000) in Q4 2021. The company’s main facility is located…
Read MoreAtlantic Sapphire raises $55m in share issue
Florida salmon farmer Atlantic Sapphire has raised the equivalent of US $55m through a private placement on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The placement involved the sale of 199 million new shares, at NOK 5.00 per share (£0.39), raising NOK 595m (£46m). Atlantic Sapphire said the net proceeds from the private placement will be used to…
Read MoreLeading trade show returns to Southampton
Seawork, Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, is a proven platform to build business networks. The 24th edition takes place over 13–15 June this year at the Mayflower Park venue, Southampton. Delivering an international audience of visitors supported by trusted partners, Seawork is the meeting place for the commercial marine and workboat sector. The…
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