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From net-cleaning ROVs to cleaner fish hides, AKVA can help keep your stock safe Five years ago, AKVA group and the ROV (remotely operated vehicle) manufacturer Sperre launched the first remote free-flying net cleaning system. At the time it was not uncommon to apply whatever pressure was available from the HP pumps onboard the service…
Read MoreHow to secure your access to EU Markets
On 1st January 2021, new regulatory constraints to EU exports came into force. They are here to stay, but they are not insurmountable. Here are the main steps you need to take to ensure your fish, seafood and broader seafood products can continue to be exported to the Boulogne-sur-Mer market, and onto clients across Europe.
Read MoreSensor Rental Now Available from RS Aqua
RS Aqua are pleased to now offer their Innovasea real time environmental monitoring technology as a rental service. The move follows strong demand for a rental option from the major salmon producers and adds a flexible maintenance and sensor calibration option across the life of the equipment. This will provide the added security of replacement…
Read MoreTURKEY GETS FALCON FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
The rapid detection of hazardous substances in Turkey’s offshore waters has been made possible with a Saab Seaeye Falcon, operated by MOST Maritime and Environmental Services. MOST Maritime’s emergency response team chose the remotely operated vehicle for its speedy deployment, complete with cameras and multi-sensor detectors, ready to locate the incident, observe, and secure the…
Read MoreLive demonstrations, made to measure
STEEN has equipped itself with a state-of-the-art demonstration area. Due to Covid-19 and worldwide regulations, STEEN still makes it possible for the customer to see its machines in action. A live, online presentation will be dedicated to the customer’s needs, where they can see the desired machines processing their desired products and all questions will…
Read MoreExporting success
Since the Brexit deadline, O’Toole Transport’s food export hub in Bellshill has been successfully working with Food Standards Scotland to ensure our clients’ products make it to EU markets with little disruption. The planning and processes which took place over the last six months ensured we entered 2021 with very little disruption. This success has…
Read More$10k Aquaculture scholarship aimed at women
ONE of Norway’s internationally lesser known, but highly progressive salmon companies is about to begin accepting applications for its second annual Women In Aquaculture Scholarship. Kvarøy Arctic, based on a postcard-pretty island near the Arctic Circle, started the scholarship programme last year because it recognises that it can be quite difficult for women to break…
Read MoreEU to boost organic aquaculture
THE European Commission has placed aquaculture at the heart of its plan to significantly increase organic food production. It has prepared an action plan in line with its European Green Deal and tied in with agriculture through its ‘Farm To Fork’ and Biodiversity Strategy. The Commission says it wants to encourage member states to include…
Read MoreCanadian food giant to acquire Young’s parent
YOUNG’S, Britain’s largest seafood business, is about to get a Canadian owner The Eight Fifty, which includes Grimsby-based Young’s and pork producer Karro, has agreed to become part of Sofina Foods on the other side of the Atlantic. The sale figure has not been disclosed. Young’s and Karro were brought together under one umbrella two…
Read MoreSuspected ISA at salmon research station
A suspected case of Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) has been reported in northern Norway – but this time it is at a salmon research station rather than a conventional fish farm. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority says it is investigating the incident at Gildeskål municipality in the Nordland county region at the privately owned Gildeskål…
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