Posts by Dave Edler
BREAKING: Mowi\’s North Carradale farm hit by Storm Ellen
Mowi Scotland have reported that its farm at North Carradale was hit by Storm Ellen yesterday. The company have issued the following statement: \’On August 20, 2020, Mowi’s salmon farm at Carradale North, consisting of 10 circular net pens containing 550,000 salmon (@~4.2kgs), shifted position after its seabed anchors became dislodged during Storm Ellen that…
Read MoreCovid impacts Leroy Q2 profits
The Lerøy Seafood Group, co-owners of Scottish Sea Farms, today reported a significant drop in profits due almost entirely to the Covid-19 pandemic during the second quarter of this year. Q2 Revenues fell from NOK 5,340 million to NOK 4,712 million (£403 million), while the operating profit before fair value adjustment related to biological assets…
Read MoreSalmon Evolution appoint new CCO
Salmon Evolution has appointed Trond Valderhaug as its new chief commercial officer (CCO) with effect from 1 October. Currently sales vice president for Asia at Mowi, he has acquired solid experience of national and international sales over almost 20 years. The appointment of Valderhaug means that Salmon Evolution is preparing to commercialise output from its…
Read More42 companies in bid for Norwegian salmon riches
The great Norwegian salmon auction got underway this week with more than 40 companies bidding for fish farming licences worth billions of kroner. Postponed from June because of the coronavirus pandemic, the potential to produce an additional 27,000 tonnes of salmon is up for grabs in nine areas of the country designated \’green\’ under the…
Read MoreGrieg \’winning biological battle\’ on Shetland
Grieg Seafood is continuing to get on top of its long running biological problems on Shetland, the company said in its 2020 second quarter results published today. Shetland harvest volumes at 3,770 tonnes, although slightly below guide, were 14 per cent up on the same period last year, while revenue rose by two per cent…
Read MoreGrieg \’winning biological battle\’ on Shetland
Grieg Seafood is continuing to get on top of its long running biological problems on Shetland, the company said in its 2020 second quarter results published today. Shetland harvest volumes at 3,770 tonnes, although slightly below guide, were 14 per cent up on the same period last year, while revenue rose by two per cent…
Read MoreProgress made on Inverlussa thermolicer for Mowi
With the easing of lockdowns, staff at Nauplius Workboats in Holland are now hard at work building the new 35m vessel for Inverlussa Marine Services, which they will operate on behalf of Mowi Scotland. Delivery is still expected to be on the original timescale, which will be before the end of Q2 in 2021. The…
Read MoreNew wellboat for Mowi Canada
A gleaming new wellboat has been ordered for salmon company Mowi’s operation in eastern Canada. The order was placed by the wellboat company Intership, which has entered into a long term contract with Mowi. The vessel will have a capacity of 2,200 cubic metres and is due to be delivered in the first quarter of…
Read More\’Best ever\’ half year results for BioMar
Today the second quarter report for BioMar has been released by its parent company, Schouw & Co. The report underlines the sustainable growth of BioMar as increased volumes and revenue are accompanied by strong earnings. Following an impressive Q1, BioMar Group continues to deliver solid financial results. The sales volume increased by 9%, while the…
Read More\’Best ever\’ half year results for BioMar
Today the second quarter report for BioMar has been released by its parent company, Schouw & Co. The report underlines the sustainable growth of BioMar as increased volumes and revenue are accompanied by strong earnings. Following an impressive Q1, BioMar Group continues to deliver solid financial results. The sales volume increased by 9%, while the…
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