Gael Force Group signs exclusive agreement with Nauplius Workboats to build steel feed barges

Left: Gerrit Knol, Technical Director and Naval Architect of Nauplius. Right: Stewart Graham, Managing Director of Gael Force Group.

GAEL Force, the aquaculture equipment and technology supplier and  accredited manufacturer NS 9415  has  signed an exclusive agreement to partner with the Dutch shipyard Nauplius Workboats for the building of its range of SeaFeed steel feed barges. It says partnering with Nauplius will enable Gael Force to strengthen and increase its barge building capacity while…

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Gael Force reports turnover up 14% for 2022

Scottish-based marine supplier Gael Force has reported that its turnover for 2022 was up by 14% year on year, thanks to a policy of investment in skills and technology through difficult times in the previous two years. Gael Force, a key supplier to the Scottish aquaculture sector saw turnover of £27.04m for the year ended…

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Super Spreader

It is the final crucial point in the feed pellet’s journey from silo to pen, and now Gael Force have developed a feed spreader that well and truly steps up to the mark to deliver feed safely and gently into the pen. Robustly engineered, SeaFeed Spreader has an adjustable outlet nozzle which can be customised…

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Gael Force Power Distribution

Secure, reliable and tidy power distribution to pens is critical for the operation of modern farms. But maintaining uninterrupted power in a dynamic and exposed marine environment can be a challenge. With their extensive marine experience, Gael Force have introduced a newly created aquaculture specific design for full power infrastructure. Compliant to 18th edition regulations…

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Gael Force set their sights

In July, Gael Force Group celebrated the launch of a new integrated range of HD camera technology products under their SeaSight brand. Their technology range has been substantially advanced with the development of a new SeaSight HD Camera which captures underwater video in crystal clear high definition. Combined with the new and intuitive SeaSight Control…

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Cargill in feed deal with Organic Sea Harvest

SCOTLAND’S newest salmon farmer, Organic Sea Harvest, has signed a deal with feed giant Cargill to supply its two Skye sites. The farms at Invertote and Clunacnoc, which won planning approval in 2018, are due to be stocked with smolts this year. The consents are for two 12 x 400ft pen sites producing a total…

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Organic farm plan defeated by Skye locals

PLANS for two organic salmon farms on Skye were rejected by councillors after a campaign against the development by locals, the Press and Journal reported. Organic Sea Harvest, which already has approval for two sites – at Invertote and Clunacnoc, had submitted proposals to Highland Council for a farm of 12 x 400ft cages just…

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Minister vows to tackle fish farm licence delay

SCOTLAND’S Rural Economy Minister suggested yesterday that he would intervene to accelerate fish farmers’ licence applications. The current licensing system is a blockage to expansion that needs to be tackled head on, said Fergus Ewing, addressing the British Trout Association’s annual conference, held over two days in Stirling. The minister expressed his frustration over what…

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Read all about it…in Fish Farmer’s August issue

THIS month, Fish Farmer features two special anniversaries – independent Scottish salmon farmer Loch Duart turns 20 in August, while Highlands haulier Ferguson Shipping & Transport is celebrating 60 years in business. We visited both companies and bring reports of their continued success as they explore new markets and develop plans to grow, alongside the…

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Atlantic Canada base move for Gael Force

Gael Force Group have established a base in Canada. Based in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, this weill serve aquaculture producers in the province and across Atlantic Canada with their high quality and robust range of marine equipment, technology and services. Their new Canadian company base is on Maloney Street in Grand Falls-Windsor, immediately off…

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