Posts by Janice Johnston
Quality always pays back
Because they are designed with long life and suitability for marine use in mind, HS.MARINE cranes represent a lower cost of ownership The growth of HS.MARINE continues in 2024. The Italian manufacturer of marine cranes has been rewarded by the market for the reliability of its production and the low cost of ownership. Stefano Forni,…
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The electric Fluggaboat is coming back to Aviemore Unst Inshore Services Ltd are exhibiting the 100% electric Fluggaboat again at Aquaculture UK 2024. We will also have a representative from Evoy, who make the propulsion system. He is there to help us on our stand and answer any questions you may have. At the last…
Read MoreGRP Access Structures for Barcaldine Hatchery
Dura Composites designed and supplied a challenging set of two GRP (glass reinforced polymer) access structures for Barcaldine Hatchery – one at the Vacuum Waste and the other at the On-Growing RAS – each addressing critical safety and access needs for sensor maintenance and cleaning. The access structures were required to maintain adequate headroom, using…
Read MoreNew vessels in the pipeline for Macduff Ship Design
Macduff Ship Design is looking forward to delivery of a number of new-build projects over the coming months, including an innovative 18.5 m battery electric hybrid service catamaran, two mussel harvest vessels and a 21m landing craft. Alongside these vessels, which are nearing completion, are several new design contracts for a range of aquaculture…
Read MoreRS Aqua shortlisted in two Aquaculture Award categories
In May all roads lead to Aquaculture UK 2024, where leading aquaculture supplier RS Aqua has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards: “Supplier of the Year” and the “Collaboration award” (the latter in conjunction with Innovasea, Scottish Sea Farms, and UKRI). At the conference, attendees will get an opportunity to explore the full range of…
Read MoreElectric ‘powerhouse’ compressors are suitable for every environment
The latest KERR – KAESER MOBILAIR M250E and M255E stationary e-power portable compressors feature emissions-free, whisper-quiet electric drive, making them the perfect choice for use in aquaculture environments and low-emission or noise-protection zones. MOBILAIR e-power compressors are perfectly equipped for onshore and offshore applications, no matter how challenging. These portable electric powerhouses are incredibly durable,…
Read MoreMaking better quality feeds more efficiently
Maxi-Mil trials show that enhancing moisture retention improves mill efficiency and feed usage, reducing process waste, promoting pellet quality and generating fewer fines. Rising costs have made achieving efficiency in feed production crucial. Optimal inclusion, penetration and retention of moisture within aquafeed formulations enables the efficient use of expensive ingredients to make higher-quality feed, saving…
Read MoreCoastal Workboats grows Stornoway team
It’s been full charge ahead for Coastal Workboats after signing a new 10-year lease agreement with Stornoway Port Authority for their Marine Engineering Workshop at the turn of the year. The months that followed have seen an ongoing roll-out of a recruitment drive to grow the company’s local team on the ground, a vast procurement…
Read MoreWorld’s first climate-neutral boat hull and safe eco-friendly workboat
AKVA group is launching the world’s first boat hull made from climate-neutral recycled materials. The recycled polymer material for the hull, which AKVA group have developed, is based on used cooking oil. The new boat hull is part of the iconic range of Polarcirkel boats. “With this innovative approach, the Polarcirkel maintain their status as…
Read MoreMicrobubbles help to keep oysters pathogen-free
In the perpetual battle against pathogen development, France Naissain has decided to invest in the Coldep system for the purification of its oysters. The goal is to further enhance the purification of products before shipment. A low-energy technology is used to filter seawater. The injection of compressed air into a closed-water circuit under vacuum creates…
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