Driving change

Harry Besley with support team at a stopover, Port Ellen, Islay

The move to net zero requires a rethink for the way marine vessels are powered but, as Sandy Neil reports, there are a number of alternatives to consider.

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Seagriculture USA 2024 explores new frontiers

The Seagriculture USA 2024 conference, the premier event for the seaweed industry, was successfully held in Ketchikan, Alaska from 11-12 September 2024.

Under the theme “Exploring New Frontiers,” Seagriculture USA 2024 united nearly 200 stakeholders from 10 countries to share knowledge and ideas, steering the future of the seaweed industry towards sustainable and economically viable paths. Representatives from more than 121 companies and institutions actively engaged in discussions, networking, and knowledge sharing.

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A positive spin

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My grandkids came to stay last week and I am currently sitting in a soft play centre in Forfar, having my hearing aids blown up by the sheer noise.

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Kingfish producer signs supplier for next phase

Land based fish farmer The Kingfish Company has signed a deal with a key supplier for the expansion of its production facility in Zeeland, in the Netherlands.

RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) specialist VAQ AS will be working on the technology for Phase III of the yellowtail kingfish farm.

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Mowi plans huge growth – along with major cost cuts

Presenting its Capital Markets Day in Trondelag , the world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon has spelled out a strategy to cement its leading position in the industry in the coming years.

The Mowi group’s plan is to grow production volume by 100,000 tonnes as well as making cost “improvements” of €300m-€400m (£250m-£333m).

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