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Scotland’s biggest wellboat delivered to Bakkafrost
Bakkafrost Scotland has taken delivery of the largest wellboat to be deployed in the Scottish aquaculture sector. The Ronja Star is a hybrid vessel, commissioned from Norwegian wellboat operator Sølvtrans. It boasts world-leading technology with an FLS mechanical sea lice...
OTAQ reports revenue, profits up for H1
Ocean technology group OTAQ has reported a year on year increase in profits of more than 25% for the six months to 30 September, on the back of increased revenue. The company, which serves the aquaculture, geotracking and offshore markets,...
Måsøval seeks strategic partner for Iceland business
Måsøval Eiendom has said it is exploring the potential of taking on a strategic partner in the Icelandic salmon company Ice Fish Farm, which it says has the potential to outgrow its parent. Måsøval is the main shareholder in the...
Salmon ‘big five’ snub government overture
Norway’s five largest salmon companies have turned down a “clear the air” meeting with senior government ministers today over the ground rent tax controversy. Instead they have asked to be represented by the main employer organisations, Seafood Norway and Seafood...
Lau to take up CEO role at DESMI
Humphrey Lau has been named as the Chief Executive of pump technology business DESMI, following the decision by long-serving CEO Henrik Sørensen to step down. Sørensen has been CEO at DESMI since 1996, and a shareholder since 2003. Humphrey Lau...
Atlantic Sapphire reports good biological performance
Miami-based salmon farming company Atlantic Sapphire has reported an improved performance for the third quarter period this year. The land-based producer delivered a harvest volume of around 1,095 tonnes with particularly good biomass growth during July and August. Atlantic Sapphire...
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Powering the future of aquaculture: why electric boats are leading the way
Evoy’s electric motor systems are the strategic choice for sustainable and cost-effective aquaculture The commercial marine sector is evolving. It’s not just the cruise ship industries which recognise the economic...
Ready to go
The electric Fluggaboat is available now Unst Inshore Services Ltd were exhibiting the 100% electric Fluggaboat at Aquaculture UK 2024. We also had a representative from Evoy, who make the...
FIAP’s Alu series is light but strong
FIAP GmbH from Bavaria, Germany, has for many years offered a range of light but sturdy aluminium landing nets for fish farmers to facilitate their work. The FIAP profinet Alu...
Alumichem enables salmon producer to meet strict effluent standards
A Norwegian salmon producer faced stricter effluent discharge limits and increasing sludge amounts. Alumichem collaborated with the fish farmer and RAS supplier to customise a solution that dewaters sludge and...
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Ocean Ecology – Principal and Senior Health Consultants – Oban, Scotland
WHY OCEAN ECOLOGY? We are a leading marine environmental consultancy specialising in providing survey, technical and advisory services to organisations delivering and governing the global blue economy. Together with Åkerblå,...
Digital Feeding Consultant – AKVA Group
AKVA group is the world's largest supplier of solutions and services to global aquaculture. Driven by passion, commitment and a deep understanding of the complexity in our industry, we can...
Features
Scotland strengthens ties with Japan
Adam Wing reports from a key trade show in Tokyo, where the Scottish seafood industry was well represented. In August, a team from Seafood Scotland co-hosted a delegation of eight...
Recruitment and diversity
This month our Careers feature focuses on the Aqua Agenda webinar, which addressed recruitment and diversity in aquaculture. THE PANELLISTS Liz Barron-Majerik Liz Barron-Majerik is Scotland...
Salmon tax starts to bite
The so-called “ground rent tax” on Norway’s fish farmers is taking its toll, Vince McDonagh finds. The great thinker Albert Einstein once said he found tax was the hardest thing...
Wind, waves and sun
As Sandy Neil reports, moves are afoot to find greener energy sources for fish farming operations. The fish farming industry relies heavily on diesel generators which, of course, cause CO2...
Opinion
Where has the time gone?
By Nick Joy This month, I hope you will forgive a subject a little closer to home, as an important milestone has just passed for me. Twenty-five years will have...
What price differentiation?
By Nick Joy The climate for fish sales and prices globally is generally set fair, with the odd bump. This is in stark contrast to the outlook for production globally,...
Activism and its effects
By Nick Joy So here I am trying to concentrate whilst looking after my extremely active granddaughter. My thoughts are punctuated with “Granddad, granddad can you come and…” To a...
Events
Scotland strengthens ties with Japan
Adam Wing reports from a key trade show in Tokyo, where the Scottish seafood industry was well represented. In August, a team from Seafood Scotland co-hosted a delegation of eight...
Shellfish Growers conference set for return to Oban
The key players in shellfish aquaculture in Scotland will be returning to Oban this autumn for the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers (ASSG) Conference 2024, on 29-30 October. The theme...
Qingdao to host World Aquaculture 2025
The World Aquaculture 2025 event (WA2025) is set to take place in Qingdao city, China. The conference and trade show will be held at the Qingdao International Convention Centre, from...
Hearts and minds at TriNations 2024
The TriNations initiative brings together industry and academic experts to share the latest updates on farmed fish health. Chris Mitchell reports on latest TriNations event, held earlier this year in...
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