Posts by Janice Johnston
Marine Robotic Solutions from Wight Ocean
Underwater ROVs do not have to be costly or hard to use The adoption of underwater vehicles in the aquaculture industry to improve access to underwater assets and increase operational efficiency has grown swiftly in the past decades. Today’s vehicles are able to stay on station longer, dive deeper and deliver real-time video for analysis.…
Read MoreSmirfeeder – The waterborne feeding system designed for the green transition
Smirfeeder is a new feeding system that uses water as a transportation source for feed pellets. The system is designed for efficient and gentle transport of feed and comes with significant cost and environmental benefits compared to traditional airborne systems. The system is well suited both for newbuilds and as a retrofit on existing feeding…
Read MoreANB’s calibration-free sensors are state-of-the-art
The new AQ series of calibration-free pH sensors are specifically designed for the demands of RAS and aquaculture applications. With the AQ5 operating at 5 metres depth and the AQ50 at 50 metres, these advanced digital pH sensors offer RS232 and RS485 communication as standard and can be powered within the range of 5V to…
Read MoreProgramme shaping up for Scotland at Aqua Nor
This August, a Team Scotland partnership comprising Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) and Marine Scotland will provide a platform for Scottish businesses and research organisations at Aqua Nor in Trondheim. Alongside our co-exhibitors and the wider Scottish delegation, we are putting together an exciting programme for visitors to the…
Read MoreWill they buy this story?
Salmon farmers in Iceland are planning to market salmon grown on land-based farms, in water filtered through lava rocks and with minimal impact on the environment. It’s a great story but, Dr Martin Jaffa asks, is it one for which consumers are willing to pay a potentially hefty premium? Read the full article starting page…
Read MoreMowi still facing double tax burden, says CEO
MOWI boss Ivan Vindheim has continued his campaign against Norway’s new ground rent salmon tax plan even though the rate has been heavily reduced. He said that although the 25% rate was an improvement, the world’s largest salmon farmer would still face a heavy bill from the government this year when other taxes were included.…
Read MoreRight wing move to thwart salmon tax vote
WITH the Norwegian government’s salmon tax proposal plan now resting on a majority of one, the two main right of centre opposition parties are working to try to scupper the plan. The Conservatives and their traditional coalition partner, the Progressive party, (Frp), are insisting that every member of parliament be physically present in parliament for…
Read MoreFIAP’s SolarFeeder shines
FIAP has announced another innovation, in the form of the FIAP profifeed SolarFeeder. The multi-purpose profifeed SolarFeeder is designed to impress with its user-friendly design, numerous functions and a perfect price-performance ratio. The profifeed SolarFeeder is a digitally controlled fish feeder with up to seven adjustable feeding times per day and an ejection radius of…
Read MoreDamen develops electric mussel farming vessel
Damen Shipyards Group has developed an electric-powered vessel specifically for mussel farmers. Damen has drawn on its experience of producing fully electric ferries and the tugboat Sparky. The mussel farming vessel can sail and harvest on an integrated battery pack. The company, which operates 35 shipyards and 20 other companies in 20 countries, says aquaculture,…
Read MoreSundolitt gains highest BRC certification for Glasgow site
Sundolitt is delighted to have been awarded the British Retail Consortium (BRC) AA+ rating for its Glasgow site. This is a significant achievement and the highest possible grade, only achieved through passing scheduled audits and also an unannounced audit. The BRC Standard largely relates to product safety and provides assurances to Sundolitt’s customers that the…
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