Posts by Janice Johnston
AlphaGeo promotes Chasing’s versatile ROVs
Marine services business AlphaGeo UK will be at Aquaculture UK this May, promoting the versatile range of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from China’s Chasing Innovation Tech Company, including the Chasing M2 Pro and Pro Max. They will also be talking about the company’s latest model, the Chasing X. Built for the toughest environments, this underwater…
Read MoreMarine Engineering Technician, Bakkafrost
At Bakkafrost Scotland we see things from a FRESH perspective. And you can join us. The Marine Engineering Technician will work as directed by the Engineering Manager, across our Marine Sites. You will ensure the highest standards of maintenance of all our shore based and marine assets. You should be familiar with the maintenance of…
Read MoreTenacibaculosis – an alternative approach
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada has launched a tenacibaculosis model to assist farms in combating growing disease challenges In 2023, the Norwegian salmon industry experienced the loss of 62.7 million Atlantic salmon before they reached market size, marking an increase in mortality by 6 million salmon from the previous year. The largest contributors to…
Read MoreRevolutionising aquaculture safety
OTAQ introduces LPAS to combat harmful algae blooms: a game-changer in aquaculture monitoring Within the aquaculture industry there are increasingly frequent reports of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABS) being responsible for devastating fish kill events, in some cases with a single event wiping out an entire farm’s stock. In order to mitigate this, farms have been…
Read MoreBIO-UV and Pinnacle in partnership for ozone treatments
BIO-UV Group has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with US-headquartered Pinnacle Ozone Solutions to leverage the company’s QUADBLOCK Ozone water treatment products in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. Pinnacle is one of the largest suppliers of ozone technology in the North American markets. Pinnacle’s patented advanced ozone technology will increase BIO-UV Group’s ozone…
Read MoreAquaculture technology and biosecurity
Advanced aquaculture technology is enhancing biosecurity and fish welfare, writes Iain Brown, Industry Sales Engineer, Xylem UK and Ireland Leading aquaculture experts from Xylem will deliver a keynote address at Aquaculture UK, taking place at Aviemore, Scotland, 14-15 May 2024. The presentation “Optimised energy consumption in land-based aquaculture – sustainability put to life!”, will be…
Read MoreUCO nets a solution to the problem of containment
Maintaining the integrity of nets is essential for a fish farm – but can be expensive. Fortunately, there is an answer to the dilemma Containment of stock is a key aspect of husbandry operations, of vital importance for the fish farmer from an economic and regulatory position. Avoiding issues created by escaped fish is beneficial…
Read MoreEnhancing aquaculture operations
A comprehensive solution from Tritonia and Ocean Ecology Tritonia Scientific provide underwater surveying through the use of remote sensing techniques (multibeam, sidescan and ROV – remotely operated vehicle – visual surveys), complemented by scientific and commercial diving capabilities. Renowned for our expertise in Providing Underwater ClarityTM, we can also produce detailed models of seabed features…
Read MoreElevate your fish farming with robotics solutions
Staying competitive in the dynamic fish farming industry requires a comprehensive approach to cover a multitude of inspections. Here to help is ARV-i, a state-of-the-art underwater robot designed by Boxfish Robotics (NZ) and SubC3D (Norway). This single system is engineered to address various operational tasks, enhancing sustainable and responsible aquaculture. Elevate your fish farming with…
Read MoreQuality 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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