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Marine Cranes Ltd launches services and partners with Iron Fist to expand crane distribution for the UK and Ireland

May 3, 2024
Newly formed Marine Cranes provides servicing, overhaul and sales to the marine industry across the UK and Ireland. It has recently acquired an exclusive dealership with IRON FIST to supply...
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European Commission in call to cut admin burden on aquaculture

May 3, 2024
The European Commission has published guidance aimed at helping member states promote sustainable aquaculture. The move, in the form of two working documents, comes in response to producer calls to...
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AKVA order book strong despite Land Based disappointment

May 3, 2024
AKVA Group, one of the world’s leading aquaculture technology and service businesses, today announced a 10% reduction in first quarter revenues, with slow progress in its land based sector. The...
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Royal College honour for Dr Iain Berrill

May 2, 2024
Dr Iain Berrill, Head of Technical at industry body Scottish Salmon, is one of three leading professionals to be made an Honorary Associate of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons...
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Speakers confirmed for SAGB Conference

May 2, 2024
The British shellfish sector will be returning in force to London this month for the 54th Annual Conference of the Shellfish Association of Great Britain. This year’s conference is being...
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Mair named as Sanford CEO

May 2, 2024
New Zealand seafood group Sanford has appointed David Mair as its CEO, with immediate effect. Mair was previously CEO of New Zealand-based engineering firm Skellerup Holdings, a post he stepped...
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The April 2024 issue of Fish Farmer magazine is out now online

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Row over fjord salmon licences erupts in Iceland

May 2, 2024
A political row has broken out in Iceland over the granting of new fjord farming licences to the country’s salmon companies. The government has been accused of giving away the...
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An uphill task

May 2, 2024
The shellfish world is one full of contrasts, Nicki Holmyard finds As we gained plaudits, column inches and airtime in March for the wonderful benefits to the environment, biodiversity, ecosystem...
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ISA suspected at two Norwegian sites

May 2, 2024
Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) looks to have returned to Norway following an absence of several weeks. Two suspected cases have been identified in recent days, with salmon giant SalMar one...
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Cermaq to trial algal oil as sustainable alternative

May 1, 2024
Cermaq Canada has announced that it is to carry out trials on the use of algal oil in its salmon feed. The company hopes that the experiment will reduce the...
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Heritage Global Partners: online auction

May 1, 2024
Auction, liquidation and asset advisory firm Heritage Global Partners is holding an online auction featuring vessels & intangible property from an innovative and patented aquaculture net washing company, Brunswick Jetters....
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Canada facing ‘alarming’ drop in salmon output

May 1, 2024
Canada is facing an alarming decline in salmon farming production, the industry’s main body has warned. The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) says the decline is the equivalent of 390...

Cod farmer gets permission for Meløy site

March 18, 2021
Norwegian cod farmer Norcod has secured permission for a new site, bringing its total licensing to 10,000 tonnes MAB (maximum allowable biomass). The move is part of the company’s strategy...

Stephen Divers takes up non-exec role at Gael Force

March 18, 2021
Stephen Divers is set to move into a non-executive director position on the board of aquaculture technology and services group Gael Force, as he prepares to retire from his management...

Fish farmers lose ‘traffic light’ case

March 18, 2021
A group of 25 Norwegian salmon and trout farming companies have lost their challenge against the country’s “traffic light” system which regulates growth within the industry. They face a sizeable...

First students complete NAFC Aquaculture Management course

March 17, 2021
Eight students from across the UK and France will be the first to receive CPD qualifications in Aquaculture Management after completing the NAFC Marine Centre UHI’s new Aquaculture Management CPD...
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Mowi plans faster growth, supported by technology

March 17, 2021
Mowi, the world’s biggest salmon producer, is aiming to ramp up its volume growth over the next few years and the “new industrial revolution” is a key part of its...
FREE FIRST USE Shipyard launches new vessel for Scotland’s fish farming sector First ‘airbag’ launch on the Clyde Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) has marked another milestone in its recovery with the launch of an innovative 26-metre workboat for Scotland’s fish farming sector. Hull 805, which was officially named Kallista Helen, is being built by Ferguson for Inverlussa Marine Services, a Mull-based workboat operator which serves Scotland’s growing aquaculture sector. The vessel will operate on the west coast of Scotland and around the Northern Isles on a long-term charter to Scottish Sea Farms, one of Scotland’s leading producers of salmon. The multi-role treatment vessel features an innovative design; it is the first vessel of its type to be designed and built in Scotland around a thermolicer system. It has two decks, offering greater flexibility and efficiency to perform water-based delousing treatments, as well as farm support roles. Accommodation includes six two-berth cabins, and the cargo deck has capacity for up to 200 tons. The vessel is due to be completed and delivered to Inverlussa in April. The launch marks a first for Clyde shipbuilding by using large inflatable marine airbags and a rolling motion to move the vessel into water. An airbag launch was considered safer and more cost effective for this vessel. Tim Hair, Turnaround Director at Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow), said: “Kallista Helen is the second of two workboats we have built for Inverlussa, with the first one delivered last year. There’s a final programme of commissioning to be completed on the vessel post-launch and it will be ready to handover next month. On the back of a very challenging 12 months, this is a hugely positive event and is a clear sign of progress at the shipyard. Our contract with Inverlussa is also a great example of Scotland’s robust maritime sector, with the vessel designed, built and operating in Scotland.” Ben Wilson, Managing Director at Inverlussa Marine Services, said: “We were delighted to build this vessel in Scotland. I would like to thank Ferguson Marine and their workforce for delivering such a well-crafted, advanced vessel. We are looking forward to Kallista Helen starting work providing important services for Scottish Sea Farms. This shows the importance of the fish farm sector to Scotland and to Scottish jobs. The delivery of this vessel continues our strategy of investing in the best vessels and crew.” Jim Gallagher, Managing Director at Scottish Sea Farms, said: “Not only is the Kallista Helen another big step forwards in our drive to ensure the best growing conditions for our fish and maintain a steady supply of farmed salmon to market, but it’s also a great example of Scottish business supporting Scottish business. Events outside everyone’s control have caused delays but we’ve stuck together throughout, stayed focused on the end goal and now we’re back on course.” Kallista Helen is the third vessel launched by Ferguson since it was taken into public ownership in December 2019. Hull 804, which is the first of two ordered by Inverlussa and named Helen Rice, was launched in spring 2020, and an air cushion barge (ACB) for use in the oil industry was launched in June 2020. Ends Issued by Clark on behalf of Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd. For further information, contact: Angela Hughes angela@clarkcommunications.co.uk 07970 184 198 Notes to Editors PHOTOS ATTACHED: images of Kallista Helen (Hull 805) launch featuring Tim Hair, Turnaround Director at Ferguson Marine; Ben Wilson, Managing Director at Inverlussa Marine Services; and Jim Gallagher, managing director at Scottish Sea Farms. Kallista Knight (18), the niece of Inverlussa’s Managing Director, named the vessel. 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Bespoke delousing vessel puts fish welfare first

March 16, 2021
A new multi-purpose service vessel has been delivered to Scottish Sea Farms, and the company says it has been designed with fish welfare as its top priority. The Kallista Helen,...
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