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SalMar reports strong Q2, but SSF continues to disappoint
SalMar today reported a 2023 second quarter operational EBIT or profit of NOK 1,745 million (£130m) – around £55m higher than for same period last year. The world’s second largest Atlantic salmon farmer said Norway delivered the strongest performance with...
Brimmond is the first UK firm to offer complete net cleaning pump package
With the launch of its NetJet™, Scottish-based engineering specialists, Brimmond, has become the first company in the UK to offer a full 360° manufacture, rental and support package for high-pressure net cleaning pumps aimed at the offshore aquaculture sector. The...
Multi X and Intership sign ‘super wellboat’ deal
Chilean salmon farmer Multi X is acquiring one of the world’s most advanced wellboats, following an agreement with the Norwegian company Intership. The two companies have entered into a long term agreement for a newbuild with a 4,000 cubic metre...
Mowi to sue over salmon tax
Fish farming giant Mowi is to sue the Norwegian government over its decision to introduce a salmon ground rent tax, the company confirmed today. CEO Ivan Vindheim said today the company plans to file a case against the state through...
Mowi achieves record revenue for Q2
Mowi today recorded all-time high revenue of €1,365 million (£1,166m) in the second quarter of 2023, with its Scottish operating achieving improvements on a number of fronts. The earnings total compares with €1,232m (£1,053m) in the corresponding quarter of 2022....
Lerøy reports a better Q2, but Scotland remains challenging
The Lerøy Seafood combined aquaculture and fishing group today reported higher 2023 second quarter revenues and profits. But the company is still experiencing serious problems at Scottish Sea Farms, in which it owns a half share. The company said the...
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Heritage Global Partners: online auction
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....
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...
Tenacibaculosis – 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...
Revolutionising 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...
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Marine 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...
Features
An uphill task
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...
California dreaming
Kelp farming in America’s Golden State requires patience, as Julia Hollister reports Getting a licence to become a kelp farmer in California seems like a great idea. But before you...
Brokering a better Brexit deal
Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott says the coming general election is an opportunity to reset the UK’s relationship with the EU and smooth the vital flow of trade The...
Crystal clear
The Prairies, renowned as Canada’s breadbasket, is not the first place you would expect to find a fish farm – let alone one of the largest of its kind in...
Opinion
The speed of reaction
Opinion piece by Nick Joy I admit that my mind might not be quite on the job at the moment. Coming back from Sicily by car has been quite an...
Southern exposure
Scotland was well-represented at the Aquasur trade show in Chile, as Mairi Gougeon reports I have recently returned from an official visit to Chile, promoting Scotland’s aquaculture sector and exceptional...
Why we need exports
By Nick Joy Travelling to Europe is a wonderful thing for widening the mind but also reminding me how much we continue to depend on the good taste of our...
Building up an appetite
How to persuade UK consumers to eat more seafood was a key issue at the Norway-UK Seafood Summit, reports Dr Martin Jaffa At the end of February, Norway came to...
Events
Speakers confirmed for SAGB Conference
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...
Heritage Global Partners: online auction
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....
First in-person Seagriculture Asia-Pacific conference set for next year
The first in-person event of Seagriculture Asia-Pacific will be premiering in Adelaide over 18-20 March 2025. This marks a pivotal moment for the Seagriculture Conferences, expanding their borders and venturing...
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