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AKVANEWSVisit us at Aqua Nor - Trondheim 13. - 16. August 2013 - Stand 324 Hall D and Skan sen Docks
Visit the worldslargest feed
barge!
Russian advances in the northNew large cage farming in the Russian Sea will double the Russian salmon production-PAGE 10
Mobile recirculation- PAGE 6
AKVA group ASA recently signed a contract for the deliveryof a 650 ton Panorama feed barge to Bremnes Seashore AS.Visit the worlds largest feed barge, with a holding capacity of
650 tons and five parallel feed lines, at Aqua Nor -PAGE 4
Cage farmingin VietnamPolarcirkel plastic cage is best suited for both
sea warm water along coast line and a strong
current in Mekong River in Vietnam - PAGE 11
Offshore farmingin Saudi ArabiaNational Prawn is using new Norwegian technology forlarge-scale production of finfish in the Red Sea- PAGE 10
New compactall-in-one sensorThe new Multi Sensor compact instrument houses 6water-quality sensors and measures 12 parameters.- PAGE 6
Expanded
landbasedaquacultureAKVA group is the main supplier of aquaculture-equipment and techology to Denmarks largestland based salmon farm in Hirtshals.
- PAGE 6
NewWorkboat
Design- PAGE 12
AKVAflex, a complete mobilerecirculation system - PAGE 6
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Trond Williksen,CEO, AKVA group.
Reliable and innovative aquaculture solutions
combined with professional service and support.
New Feed Barge conceptwith extra workspace
Larger scale, more exposedlocalities and constant challenges
facing cage based aquaculture
operations is the reason AKVA
group continuously work with
product development and barge
design. The result is new and big-
ger feed barge concepts answering
the current needs of our customers
in terms of innovation and opera-
tion, capacity and comfort. The
new AB 450 is suitable for more
exposed sites due to large silo
capacity and an enormous storage
capacity on the barge.
Comfort and stability has been
taken into consideration and the
barge AB450 Comfort has beendesigned to respond like a steel
concept barge and still behave
with similar characteristics as a
concrete barge.
The AB 450 Comfort is equipped
with six high capacity feeding
lines powered by a modern power
management system installed in
the engine room. Cargo handling is
done by a high capacity crane in the
middle of the barge, covering the
entire barge deck including load-
ing into the cargo storage; a cargo
storage that is provided with a 6 m 2
hydraulic hatch cover for access.The cargo storage is designed to
have a forklift running over a at
surface for moving, transporting
and relocating cargo inside the
barge, this solution provide the
farmers a whole new exibility
when it comes to cargo handling
onboard the barge.
In early days the feed barges were
simply just a silo oating offshore.
Today they are offshore workspaces
for sh farmers with the comforts
of a home.
The AB 450 Comfort concept has
been developed as an answer to thegrowing demand for remote and
isolated sites. This model provides
a large working environment
together with excellent storage
capacity for both feed and equip-
ment.
AB 450 Comfort is fully equipped
with six high capacity feeding lines
powered by a modern power man-
agement system. Cargo handling is
done by the high capacity crane in
the middle of the barge. Valuable
secondary systems are installed
as a part of this barge such as
Ensilage system giving a possibility
of processing and storing the mort
onboard. Under the main deck thereis a huge warehouse with a 6 m 2
access hatch providing a protected
area to keep valuable equipment.
Accommodation has been made
according to AKVA group standard,
giving you the feeling of staying at
a 4 star hotel.
AB 450 has 80m2main deck with100m2storageroom below.
During more than 40 years as innovator and provider of
technology and services to the global aquaculture industry,
we in AKVA group have learned what really matters to our
customers as well as to ourselves. Partnerships, good
partnerships - enabling us to contribute solutions and
services that make our customers successful in developing
and operating sustainable and profitable aquaculture
operations. Good Partnerships, where our contribution
to solutions and services earn us the opportunity to
develop AKVA group as a sustainable and profitable
company.
We will continue to build AKVA group with this as our
mission. We will be focused on our customers needs, being
attentive and responsive. We will develop and use our
knowledge to contribute solutions and services that lifts
our customers performance.
We will take pride in being reliable and honest in what
we do and how we act, and we will use our enthusiasm
to generate the energy and joy needed to bring our
customers as well as AKVA group forward.
In AKVA group we strongly believe that we can make a
difference. We are proud to be part of the global aquaculture
industry which is playing a crucial role providing healthy
seafood world wide.
As a partner our mission is to improve your profitability
and sustainability.
AKVA group is a solid partner with offices and facilities in
Norway, Chile, Denmark, Scotland, Iceland, Canada, Australia
Vietnam and Turkey. With 9 offices and several agents and
distributors around the globe AKVA group is present in all
markets worldwide. AKVA group is a unique partner with the
capability to offer both cage farming and land based aquaculture
operations with complete technical solutions and service.
The company holds strong, well-known brand names and the
product line range from plastic and steel cages, mooring sys-
tems, nets, net cleaners, work boats, feed barges, feed systems,
camera systems, environmental sensors, underwater lights,
production and process control software, recirculation systems,
PE piping systems, farm design, on-site services and training
courses.
Partnering with AKVA group allows customers to keep their
focus on fine tuning farm operations to increase profitability,
while sharing the technical challenges with a reliable partner
with the right people, the right technology and the right
knowledge to achieve excellence.
We are partners and in it for the long run.
AKVA group facts:Renowned as a pioneer and global supplier of
aquaculture technology for over 40 years
Offices in 9 countries
More than 680 staff
2012 turnover of NOK 832 million
Q1 2013 turnover of NOK 222,1 million
Public company listed on the Oslo Stock E xchange since 2006
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AKVA group is launching
two giant new feed barges.
The AC 650, the worlds larg-
est feed barge which you can
visit at Aqua Nor and the AB
450 with extra workspace.
Ignacio PetcovicTechnical Manager, BargesAKVA group
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Growing EcoNet sales
The unique Polarcirkel EcoNet
concept can totally change todays
sh farming! This long-life net
technology .has been used to make
over 4000 nets in Japan for nearly
25 years, inaddition to many other
usages including: being virtually
escape and predator proof, with a
very long life span.
The EcoNet is made from very
strong but light weight PET and
has some superior characteristics,
including: being virtually escape
proof, predator proof and has a
20-year lifespan.
The non-bre wire has very hard
surface that resists marine fouling
and makes it easy to clean in the
water using Idema Net Cleaners.
No use of antifouling paints or
ongoing net changes.
Main benets are:
Maximized water flow
High durability
Escape prevention
No antifouling paint
Easily recyclable
So far, close to 100 EcoNets have
now been sold to salmon farms,
mainly in Australia and Scotland,
with very good results. EcoN-
ets are now fully certied under
NS9415 (Norwegian Standard for
aquaculture equipment). Nets are
also in the waters in many other
countries and for many other
species.
Trond SeverinsenChief Operating Officer ExportAKVA group ASA
EcoNet can be hooked up onto the railing for shorter periods when dried up.
The silo deck has 6 feed selectors and extra large workspace.
New automatic Mort Collection System
Compressed air is injected through a number of small holes in a separate air chamber.
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High durability and
escape prevention with
EcoNet. EcoNet withstands heavy icing.
Seals and sealions can easily damage mostfibre nets.
PET nets are also used as rock slide nets.
Increasingly large volumes of
biomass in the cages and more
focus on bio-security, fish health
and welfare have given incentives
to improve mort removal processes,
from the collection within the
cage to the silage system.
AKVA group recently entered into
a strategic development and manu-
facturing collaboration with thecompany PD Group AS,of Oslo,
Norway, to develop an improved
automatic mort collection system.
Experience has proven that this
business model gives a higher
innovation pace and shortens the
process from an idea on a drawing
board to a final product on the
market. The mort system will be
launched at Aqua Nor, August
2013, in Trondheim, Norway,
where AKVA group will be present
with a 144m2stand in Hall D
as well as a large feed barge at
Skansen Docks.
The new system features asafer,
more reliable and efficient mort
collection process. The products are
distributed through AKVA groups
sales organization worldwide and
the service and maintenance is
handled by AKVA groups service
technicians, says Mr. Morten Malm,responsible for strategic projects
within AKVA group. Mr. Karsten
Himmelstrup, which represents
PD Group AS, is pleased with
the agreement which also includes
emergency response equipment
for critical situations with mass
mortality. We could not dream of
a better partner than AKVA group
for this project. The company is
well known within the industry
worldwide and has a professional
sales and service organization
which we at this stage could not
possibly build up on our own,
says Mr. Himmelstrup.
Morts have to be
removed quickly to create
and maintain a healthy and
bio-secure environment.
200-1800kg weight incorporated insuction head.
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The worlds largestStig Martin BSales ManagerAKVA group
Te barge is o a contemporarydesign and offers modern acilities,and among other things is equippedwith a large crane, automatic silohatches, Akvasmart eed systemand a 60 m3mort silage system. Tebarge will be located at Gissysun-det, west o Bmlo. Te site has astanding biomass permit or 3,210tons o salmon, which results in upto 30-35 tons o eed per day under
good conditions.
Bremnes Seashore currently oper-ates three smolt production acilitiesand has fish arms in several munici-palities in Rogaland, Sunnhordlandand Hardanger. In total, BremnesSeashore operates rom 20 locationsin nine different municipalities.Bremnes Seashore has experienced
an increase in annual productionrom approximately 10,000 to 30,000tons over the past eight years. Mosto this production increase comesrom exposed sites in the outerreaches o Boknaorden to thewest o Bmlo.
In the uture, we oresee a needor larger and more exposed sitesthan those we are operating today.o meet those needs, we need eedbarges that are suitable or theselocations. When we were choosingthe type o barge and the supplier,the barge design, eed store capacity,eed system and flexible silage solu-tions were the definite deal-makers,
says Jrn-Rune Bruun, Regional
Manager at Bremnes Seashore.We have worked closely withBremnes or many years, and wesee this new contract as a vote oconfidence in our partnership andwhat we have delivered so ar.Tis contract also includes anoption or the delivery o a similarsteel barge in the early autumno 2013, says Stig Martin B,
Sales Manager or AKVA group.
o date, AKVA group has suppliedmore than 260 eed barges tovarious locations worldwide.Several decades o experience hasmade AKVA group a qualifiedpartner and supplier o reliableand cost-effective eed barges.
AKVA group ASA recently
signed a contract for the de-
livery of a 650 ton Panorama
feed barge to Bremnes Sea-
shore AS. This is the worlds
largest steel feed barge of itskind, with a holding capacity
of 650 tons and five parallel
feed lines.
Plastic or steel? An all-important decision With 30 years of expe-
rience in the industry, AKVA
group is a world leader in the
production of Wavemaster
steel cages and Polarcirkel
plastic cages. It has now
established strategic part-nerships with its clients
by providing comprehensive
advice on selection, instal-
lation and maintenance.
Several critical factors must be taken
into account when deciding which type
of cage to choose. AKVA group Chiles
Commercial Manager, Christian Stange,
recommends considering at least the
following when making this decision:
Exposure level of the farm site
Environmental exposure is a crucial
determinant. For sites in high exposureareas, with wave heights exceeding
3ft and 3 knots (1.5 m / sec) of current,
plastic cages are ideal. Constructed us-
ing exible HDPE tubing, plastic cage
is an ideal platform for sites located in
extreme conditions. Steel cages, on
the other hand, are better suited to sites
with low or moderate exposure levels.
On-site operations
As far as installation and operation
are concerned, steel cages are more
user-friendly as they are installed in
modules of between four and 20 inter-
connected cages, providing a wider and
more stable surface area than plastic
cages, sharing walkways and anchor-ing systems. Plastic cages, on the
other hand, are installed and anchoredindividually.
Durability
Regular maintenance is needed in order
to maintain cages in optimal condi-
tions. For plastic cages, care is limited
to a periodic check of all brackets and
attachment points, welded joints in
oating pipes and anchor connections.
In the case of steel cages, maintenance
will include, at the very least, inspec-
tion and possible replacement of the
hinge pins along walkways, the ota-
tion system, as well as checking the
condition of the galvanizing for pos-sible wear and tear caused by abrasion.
InstallationAssembly time for each type of cage
may also inuence the decision.
Assembling plastic cages takes three
to seven days, depending on size and
location, while steel cages can be
assembled in one day.
Anchoring
The design, materials and time needed
for anchoring differs for each type
of cage. Steel cages are anchored in
groups (modules) while plastic cages
are anchored individually. Thus, moretime and materials are needed to anchor
plastic cages than steel cages, which
translates into a higher anchoring cost.
Cage size
Once the type of cage has been deter-
mined, the correct size must be dened.
It is important to review and consider
operational activities needed to carry
out and complete the production pro-
cess. In this regard, Christian Stange
highlights the importance of at least
the following considerations:
The production plan
The correct cage size will be deter-
mined by the production plan as thisdenes the harvest volume and density
for each species. Choosing the correct
size will maximise growth and
harvest.
Strategic partner in cage production for fish farming sites.
As the graph indicates, the cost ratio per square metre of cultivation decreases relativeto the increase in size of the cage.
AC 650 Panorama the worlds largest feed barge
New automatic silo hatches will open safely and
easily with a patented hydraulic remote system.
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ExpandedIndustrial copepod farmingcan change global aquaculture
Denmark leads the world when it
comes to knowledge and technology
within landbased sh farming and
RAS technology. A new development
project will provide a production
facility that will produce copepods
for use as feed for the aquacultureindustry. The Danish National
Advanced Technology Foundationhas invested DKK 7.5 million in the
project. Copepods are the saviour
of aquaculture. They are the natural
food of sh larvae, and copepods can
be produced on an industrial scale,
sh farmers worldwide will be able
to increase their production of edible
sh. Global demand for sh has long
since exceeded the catch potential.
Thanks to further focussed develop-
ment, aquaculture plays a key rolein the global supply of sh.
The sector is the fastest growing
animal-producing food industry
with an annual growth rate of 8.8%
over the last 30 years. More than
50% of all sh for human consump-
tion comes from sh farming, and
there is nothing to suggest that this
trend will abate on the contrary.
A high proportion of the global
growth in aquaculture is based on
sh farming involving marinespecies. Most marine species of sh
produce many small eggs and the
newly hatched, almost microscopicsh larvae are unable to eat dry food.
- They need natural live food.
Recirculation technologygoes mobile
AKVAflex is a brand new conceptthat integrates our well known
recirculation technology andsophisticated AKVAconnectcontrol system in a flexible andeasy installation. As a result ofinnovation and recent develop-ments it is now possible to getan industrial size recirculationsystem pre-installed with a
minimum on-site setup time -no matter where you want toinstall it worldwide.
Our state of the art recirculationsystem coupled with the newmarket leading control systemAKVAconnect secures an uncon-tested security in productionconsidering water quality andfish welfare. AKVA group also
offer a wide selection of flexibePolyethylene tanks and filtertypes that reduces both tran-sport- and installation costs.
AKVAflex is a competitive alter-native to permanent installationsand the perfect solution for salt
water recirculation. AKVAflexmodules are produced in PE orPolyethylene, a light, durablematerial that is maintenance freeand easy to transport. AKVAflexcan be integrated with existingequipment on the site or deliveredwith additional equipment.
If you want to move
the unit to another site or
recirculate another tank,
simply lift the unit to its
new position, hook it up -
and you are ready to go!
Romanias first turbotfarm opened in April
Te popularity o turbot in Europeis encouraging other producersto enter the game. In Romania,Elcomex, a company with interestsin the power sector, has investedin a turbot arm, called Seaqualia.Gabriel Popescu the managingdirector recalls how he discussedthe pros and cons odifferent species withhis principals.
Recirculation systems are the bestsuited to high value species as thetechnology entails a high initialinvestment and running costs.Among the species that wheredicussed were tilapi, eel, sturgeonand turbot.
It was the AKVA groups officesin Fredricia, Denmark, where hemet the ormer manager o a turbothatchery, that led to the decision
to go with the AKVA group. Notonly did they have experience withrecirculation system or turbot, theywere also building a similar systemor a company in China, and inaddition the system they whereoffering could produce 150 tonso fish, which was our target.
Can be handled by a single person.
Copepods are the saviour
of aquaculture. They are a
natural food source for fish
larvae, and if copepods can
be produced on an industrial
scale, fish farmers worldwide
will be able to increase their
production of edible fish.
All you need in one compact container.
Spain and Portugal have
been the leading producers
of turbot in Europe, but
now Eastern Europe is
following.
Copepods (Calanus).
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landbased aquacultureJacob Bregnball eSales Director, M. Sc,Land Based AquacultureAKVA group Denmark.
Ever more stringent environmentalrequirements in Denmark concerningthe restricted discharge o industrialwaste into rivers and lakes resultedin fish arms initially being relocatedoffshore. Now, more advanced systemswith closed circuits and no impacton the surrounding environment areback or real.
Te biggest company is DanishSalmon A/S, which has just commis-sioned Denmarks largest landbasedacility or salmon on the outskirts oHirtshals. Tis acility consists o threehalls containing round tanks in which
the fish live rom the time they areertilised as eggs until they are salmonready to be harvested. Tere are twolarge and three small treatment plantsand a 150 m2administration building.
AKVA group Denmark has acted asa turnkey consultant and suppliero equipment or water treatment,
oxygen control, eeding and sensorsrom the preliminary outline and drafstage through to completion o theproject. Danish Salmon is a antasticopportunity or us. We are now ableto invite customers rom Russia andthe United Arab Emirates to see thetechnology in operation, says projectmanager Erik Odgaard or AKVA
group Denmark.
AKVA group is the main
supplier of aquaculture
equipment and technology
to Denmarks largest land-
based salmon farm.
The new 10,000 m2landbased salmonfarm cost DKK 75 million to build andwill produce 2,000 tons of salmon.
Construction took a year and productionstarted in July 2013. Mechanical filters at Danish Salmon.
Satisfied business partners.
Intensive indoor shrimp farming Hands-on experienceincorporated
Te key driver is direct support ocustomers with an even wider rangeo easy to install products andpractical services. Fish armers willhave lean solutions and consultancybased on hands on experience.
Te combination o AKVA groupslarge company advantages withglobal presence, in house resourcesor research and developmentcombined with Chr. Jrgensenspractical approach will result in abroader range o services and prod-ucts offered by one supplier. Both
companies keep things simple andmake them work, understand theirbusiness and daily operational worko fish arms. As Chr. Jrgensensays: ogether we will be able tooffer solutions that fit better tocustomer requirements and theirlong term business goals.
Te partnership is a natural continu-ation o a long relationship betweenthe two companies, with ocus onan open constructive developmentwith the highest possible ocus onwhat supports the customers busi-ness. During our dialogue about theagreement, we have experienced thatalso with regard, internal values,culture and ocus, we have a greatmatch and will support and supple-ment each other in a very positivedirections. We expect a lot rom this
partnership, both with regard to theofferings our customers will get andwith regard to development o ourbusiness individually and together.
The Danish company Chr.
Jrgensen Aps and AKVA group
have established a partnership
for land based aquaculture
services and equipment.
Shrimps have been
produced in aquaculture
for decades, often with
great success due to high
harvesting yields and
fair prices.
Unortunately, shrimp arming isalso known as the boom and bustindustry as this extensive technologyis exposed to all kinds o hazardssuch as flooding, pollution, out-breaks o disease etc. In recent yearsit has become clear that the shrimparming industry will need to reviseits production methods to become
a steadily perorming industry.
AKVA group has recently developeda bio-secure super intensive indoorshrimp production system by theuse o recirculation aquaculturetechnology. Te system has beendeveloped together with CharoenPokphand Foods Co. Ltd. (CPF) inTailand, the biggest producer oshrimp in Tailand and the largest
producer o shrimp eed in Asia.Te research and development workhas been taken place at the CPFShrimp Culture DevelopmentCentre in Samutsongkram, Tailand.Te results have been overwhelm-ingly positive with harvest outputo around 25 kg per m2, equivalent8-10 kg per m3o tank volume.Intensive shrimp arming in recircu-lation is now ready or developmentinto large scale productions, andAKVA has just begun the designo such pioneering systems.
Tank for intensive shrimp farming of P. vannamei. Tankdesign.
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Should large salmonids be bred
on land or offshore?
Our principal view is that the wrong
question is being asked. It is not a
question of either / or, but one of
both. We advocate development and
investment in both forms of sh
farming. The offshore sh farming
of large salmonids has been a great
success for food production. There
has been annual growth of 8% over
many years, and a production level
of around two million tons per year
with a value of DKK 60 billion and
good earnings.
The farming of large salmonids on-
shore has not been a success to date,
primarily because of high construc-
tion and energy costs. Two modern
land-based production facilities have
recently been built at Hvide Sande
and Hirtshals with high recirculation
levels and lower energy consump-tion. These production facilities
allow the control of temperature,
etc., beneting the well-being and
growth of the sh. It will be exciting
to see the operating results of these
facilities in the coming years.
Experience with land-based recir-
culating production facilities for
the farming of smaller sh such as
portion trout and smolt has generally
been good. The so-called model 3
sh farm with a high level of recir-
culation now produces around a third
of Danish portion trout. It is positive
that water intake and organic sub-
stances have reduced by more than
90%, that nitrogen emissions havereduced by 50% and that the modern
compact design has boosted produc-
tivity signicantly. However, this
has come at the expense of a major
investment of around DKK 25-30
per kg of sh and an additional cost
for operations of around 2 kWh per
kg compared with an ordinary
raceway facility.
For salmon smolt, which is a high-
value product, the experience has
been predominantly positive, to such
an extent that up to 50% of all Chil-
ean salmon smolt is now produced in
facilities supplied by Danish facility
manufacturers. The reason for the
success of offshore sh farmerscompared with the land-based pro-
duction of large sh is nancial. The
level of investment needed in a land-
based fully recirculating system is
around four times that of an offshore
sh farm, i.e. roughly DKK 50 per
kg of produced sh. There are also
additional energy costs of
2 kWh per kg.
There are obviously still many
factors in favour of offshore sh
farms, and we believe that most
large salmonids will continue to be
produced in this way. Landbased
production is also expected to
increase in the future because:
1. There is demand from some
consumers for salmon produced
onshore
2. Fresh sh can be supplied to all
parts of the world without using
air transport
3. Offshore sh farm sites are
difcult to nd close to the coast
4. The biomass restriction of
Norwegian salmon farming
requires large ngerlings
5. Danish seasonal production
requires large quantities of nger-
lings produced onshore over a
short period.
The Danish aquaculture industry
wants to see a nancial and environ-
mental framework which ensures
that we have fair competition with
producers in other countries.
Production facilities with low impact
levels, e.g. offshore sh farms in
open water or offshore sh farms
that capture their nutrients using cul-
ture capture systems and land-based
production facilities in harbours
opening into robust waters and fully
recirculating systems should there-
fore receive the highest (environ-
mental) subsidy rates.
By way of introduction, it was noted
that the question of onshore versus
offshore is not one of either / or,
but of both. A holistic approach is
required with regard to environmen-
tally equal conditions that accommo-
date both offshore sh farms as well
as land-based production facilities.
This will allow increased produc-
tion of sh from aquaculture that is
entirely in line with the best possible
management of the environment and
optimal solutions from a technical
production perspective.
About the authors:
Karl Iver Dahl-Madsen is the Presi-
dent of Dansk Akvakultur (www.
danskakvakultur.dk), the industry
association for the primary produc-
ers: sh farmers and mussel and
seaweed farmers. Jacob Bregnballeis the Chairman of the AquaCircle
association (www.aquacircle.org):
companies that supply equipment
and systems to sh farmers.
Karl Iver Dahl-Madsen,President, Dansk Akvakultur Jacob Bregnballe,Chairman, AquaCircle
The international salmon
and trout fish farming sector
has seen a lively debate for
and against the production
of large salmonids offshore
or on land.
New compact all-in-one sensor
Current and oxygen levels are reached through a website, where customers can loginand read all the values online. The view on the site can be customized according tothe customer needs.
AKVA group has long experience
in development of solutions to
monitor environmental parameters
on site.
In cooperation with NOREK, a
well-known company within the
sensor, industry, AKVA group can
now offer profiling current sensors
based on Doppler technology.
A profiling Doppler sensor gives
measurements of the current in sev-
eral layers of the water mass flowingtowards the cages. Standard mea-
surement depths are at 5, 10 and 15
meters deep. Tis sensor solution
can be combined with up to three
oxygen and temperature sensors.
Continuous measurements and ac-
cess to current data is highly impor-
tant in any fish farming operation.Ex, by use of l ice skirts, when lice
removal, when feeding, or when
large boats arrive to unload fish feed
or collecting fish. Knowledge of
current data and oxygen levels can
also help optimize feeding if utilized
correctly.
Historical data can be exported to
Excel for further analysis. Data from
the sensors can also be integrated
with AKVAconnect and Fishtalk
for control and analysis.
o simplify installation and the
operation and to improve the
quality of the current data a special
reference buoy has been developed.Te buoy is placed with some
distance from the cage and sends
the information through a satellite
network available at most locations
in Norway and abroad.
By choosing AKVA group the farm-
ers are ensured a reliable partner
and reliable technology making the
operation run smoothly.
Te collaboration project between
NOREK and AKVA group is a
good example of AKVA groups
focus on strategic cooperation withspecialized disciplines. Strategic
projects will enable AKVA group
to continue to stay on top of the
game and provide a complete range
of technology.
The new Multi Sensor
compact instrument houses
6 water-quality sensors and
measures 12 parameters.
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Environmental current knowledge willhelp you to prevent feed waste.
Salmon cage offshore.
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Photofish, awardedcolor analyser
Plastsveis AS was established in 1988and provide PE equipment, installationand services to the fish arming, agricul-ture and other industries. Te companyis located in Sr-Helgeland and hasaround 40 employees.
Te core business entails delivery andinstallation o tub and pipe plants toland based fish arming acilities as wellas processing o pipes in polyethyleneplastic or the fish arming industry, oragriculture and oil services. Te com-pany also participates in developmentproject or the fish arming industry.
Plastsveis, a well managed-company
Te acquisition is a natural step tostrengthen the land based business area,and will give AKVA group a strongposition in the market place when itcomes to delivering a range o solutionsor land based acilities to aquacul-ture. Plastsveis AS is a well-managedcompany with strong competence andoperational capability in its field.
Te company holds significant synergieswith our existing land based activityas well as with our existing activities inHelgeland Plast AS states rondWilliksen, CEO o AKVA group ASA.
The acquisition is a natural
step to strengthen the land
based business operations,
and it will give AKVA group a
strong position in the market
place when it comes to deliv-
ering a range of solutions for
land based facilities.
Plastsveis is now a
part of AKVA group
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he industrialization of the solution ended in 2005 but in
2012 AKVA group Software AS and PhotoFish AS signed
a contract where AKVA group Software AS was to continue
developing a solution for analyzing color and fat by the help
of PhotoFish AS and Maskon AS. he box is smaller than
earlier version but is more flexible. he first test series is
ready for the market, controlled and verified by Nofima.
A group of customers tested both box and method during
summer and early fall.
What is Photofish?
Photofish measures objective values of the intensity of
color. he box contains a camera that register color values.
he values are analyzed using Salmo-fan color scale as
a reference and is independent of the types of pigment.
You instantly receive the result of color in each individual
fish in the sample. In this way, you avoid uncertainty that
can be a consequence of collecting analysis (small/big fish),
homogenization of samples and or extraction of
pigments. Fat content is measured if weight and length
are available in the sample.
he analysis of each sample of fish with calibration infor-
mation and photos is managed in a database to make sure
that the analysis is traceable and can be revised in the
future.
Why use Photofish?
Photofish is measuring color in Fish filets objectively.
Documentation of smooth and correct coloring before
harvest is of high value for the customer buying the fish.
Te reliable documentation is also helpful when controlling
and administering feeding strategy and pigmentation
in the growth periods of fish on sites.
When the device and analysis are available locally, you can
analyze the color of the filet just before ordering feed and
thereby adjust the pigment content in the feed if necessary.
By having controls systematically, the method will result in
valuable data of experience, which can be used in feeding
strategies.
The company PhotoFish was established in2003 to develop a photo box that could evaluate
the color of salmon and trout. The company
received the Reodor Award fromInnovation
Norway in 2003.
Plastsveis have designed and delivered
complete hatcheries, special tanks, mortcollector tanks, hatchey tubs, water towers,silage tanks and transport tankswithexcellent feedback.
The box is smaller thanearlier version but ismore flexible. The first
test series is now readyfor the Norwegianmarket.
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Large cage farming projects in Murmansk
AKVA group has confirmed
a new contract with National
Prawn Co in Saudi Arabia.
The total contract value is
USD 10,160,700 and will be
delivered in 2013.
Harald JelsaExport DirectorCage Farming Aquaculture
AKVA group Norway.
In February 2012 Akva group ASA
and OJSC Russian Sea Group
announce the signing of the contract
for complete AKVA Cage Farm to
be installed in the operations of
Russian Sea-Aquaculture in the
Murmansk region. The farm will
have annual production capacity
up to 5,000 tons of salmon.
The contract total value stands at
25.4 MNOK and is to be delivered
in Q1 and Q2 2012.
- Russia is a very promising region
for expansion of the salmon industry
and a focus area for AKVA going
forward. We are proud to work witha leading player such as Russian
Sea-Aquaculture in the development
of the industry in Russia and the
contract is a milestone for AKVA
group ASA, states Trond Williksen,
CEO of AKVA group ASA, in the
companys press-release.
The Russian company announced
their plans on launching the rst
farm in Q2 2012. They conrm that
they see strong advantages in work-
ing with an established player in the
eld, and are sure that this contract
represents an important step towards
the development of the aquaculture
industry in Russia, states the press-
release. But before the contract wassigned, AKVA group and Russian
Sea Group have been working
closely together.
- Our rst contact was done during
the spring of 2010, when Rus-
sian Russian Sea managers visited
AKVA groups head ofce in Bryne,
Norway, says Harald Jelsa, Export
Director at AKVA group. So, all in
all, we have been working closely
with the company for over 1,5 year
before signing contracts.
Largest delivery to Russia so far
In addition, AKVA group has beenworking hard to establish relations
and sales in the regions of Russia
which the company nds interesting
at the moment.
- I see the North West, Central
and Southern District as the most
interesting for us as of today. Rus-
sian Far East will come, says Jelsa.
He conrms that AKVA group has
alredy made several deliveries to
Russian customers, but that the
newly signed contract is the largest
delivery to Russia so far.
- Yes, that is correct. A delivery like
this gives us the possibility to prove
that AKVA group is able to deliver
in time and according to agreement.And yes, it is a considerable sum,
even if we during a normal year will
have several contracts involving
more money.
- I suppose that Russian Sea have
been considering other suppliers
of equipment, yes But they did
chose us. AKVA group was estab-
lished in 1980, we are today over
700 employees in many different
countries, with a turn over close to
NOK 900 Mill in 2011. Our clients
are giving us challenges, and to be
able to fulll complicated contracts
there is a need that we as a supplier
have the needed personnel available,
during contract work, implementa-tion and training phases, says
Jelsa.
Growing potential
Representatives of Russian Sea havevisited our facilities many times. In
Rogaland county area where AKVAgroup have the head ofce, there are
a lot of companies involved in the
sector of industrial aquaculture, likeresearch station for both Skretting
and EWOS feed manufacturer, tech-nology companies, production farms
with the latest implemented cost re-
ducing technology, and big process-ing plants/slaughter facilities.
All that attracts interest of potential
buyers, and the potential is growing.Jelsa notices a considerable increase
of interest from Russian aquacul-ture companies towards Norwegian
products and technologies. He says
it is natural and happening due toincreased interest within Russia to
produce more of their own sh, forits domestic market.
- In the beginning of March we had
several visits from Karelia to ourcompany. A week after we were in
Murmansk, for meeting and exhibi-tion. The week after that I went to
St. Petersburg, for new meetings.
So, yes, the interest is there, smilesHarald Jelsa. - In addition we are
working every day to be in contactwith potential customers, arranging
meetings, be present in exhibitions,having speeches and participate inseminars and similar.
Involvement in Russia
Talking about AKVA groupsinvolvement in Murmansk projects,
Jelsa underlines that their aim is thattheir deliveries will be an advantage
to the Russian aquaculture industry,
reducing their cost per kilo pro-duced sh, and secure the biomass
for companys customers, which isvital since the biomass is the capital
of the company.
- Without any success for ourRussian friends, AKVA group will
not be successful in Russia, our track
record have to be very positive.We are using specialists in project
management, logistics, mooringsystems for the cages, in nets, feed-
ing technology, training in the use
of our AKVA control productionsoftware etc. This could be between
10 and 15 persons involved at site,and in addition personnel in the
main ofce.
Murmansk is not the only regionin Russia where aquaculture has
received an impact during the last
year. St. Petersburg and LeningradRegion are also keen on develop-
ing their sh farming projects. AndNorwegian suppliers are ready to
participate with their knowledge
and equipment. Interested partiesare welcome to take contact so that
AKVA group can match them with
the right offer, developing solutions
according to customers needs,
says Jelsa.
- AKVA group have delivered tech-
nology to fresh water aquaculture
for many years, in many different
countries, and many different spe-
cies globally. All deliveries from us
are adapted to the need of the cus-
tomer, and nothing else, says Jelsa.
- AKVA group are at the same time
designing and delivering RAS
(recirculation) systems for hatchery,
nursery and on growing plants on
land in many different areas and forvarious species, so we have many
solutions.
More time-consuming
Working in Russia is different, but
it is important to continue work-
ing, gain experience and things will
become easier, according to Jelsa.
- Contracts between Russian com-
panies and AKVA group are more
time-consuming, compared to all
other countries. That is a fact! says
Jelsa. - As we are getting more
experienced with this part of the
game, its getting easier, as we now
know what is expected and what is
ahead of us. However, it is impor-
tant to follow the situation day by
day - but that we do in all markets.
AKVA Group chosen for a perspective Russian aquaculture project.
Russian Sea Group, a lead-
ing Russian consumer food
company that specialises in
the production and distribu-
tion of seafood products, has
chosen Norwegian equipment
for a new aquaculture project
in the Murmansk region.
Major offshore finfish expansion in the Red Sea
Tis is the first large contract ordelivery o advanced and provencage arming technology to the Mid-dle East region, and we are o coursehonored that NPC has chosenAKVA group to supply this or their
large offshore fish arming projectsin the Red Sea, says COO Export atAKVA group, Mr. rond Severinsen.
Mr. Ahmad Al Ballaa, ManagingDirector o NPC urthermore states,Our company have now started
the first building phases o a majoroffshore finfish aquaculture expan-sion in the Red Sea, with a plannedtotal production o 100,000 tons/year within 10 years. Tis in order togrow our business rom land basedprawn arming to offshore cagearming o finfish in a secure andsustainable manner.
Mr. Ruben Alvarez, who is the FishBusiness Director o NPC, adds, Wechose AKVA group as a supplier othis important part o our operationsdue to their long track record andquality products. Our company isounded on highly qualified people,
best technology available, healthyand sae seaood products and ahigh respect and care or the envi-ronment in which we operate, whichis the main asset or our company.Consequently, NPC is determinedto use the most modern technologyavailable, o which AKVA group hasa leading position.
Mr. Ruben Alvarez at the helm of NPCs first high-tech Catamaran.
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Frozen waters and loads of snow in Alaska
Full on-siteequipment control
The harvesting of
salmon in Alaska has been
a major focus in the area
since the late 1800s, even
though returns have
been very cyclical.
Cages in Alaska can be frozen into a lake for months at a time.
Polarcirkel are conquering Vietnam
With high dynamic loads of the
choppy sea and warm sea water
whole year long conditions, the
all plastic cage are preferred byVietnamese government to choose
for their fish farm supporting
program and the Polarcirkel cage
itself with strong record in PE
injection moulded bracket which
perfectly eliminate corrosion, andsubstantially increase cage life span
compared to steel brackets, finally
convinces all decisions.
There are 18 complete Polarcirkel
cages and Egersund nets to be
installed successfully all over
Vietnam in 2012 which particularly
four of them are placed in Mekong
river as the first time the cage
experience in one of the strongest
current river in the world, it is
approximately 4 knot current (morethan 2 m/sec) in the floating season
(flood season) in Mekong river.
The cages themselves have been
perceived highly by the local farmers
and bring a promising future forAKVA group for cage farming
deliveries.
What is Fishtalk Equipment?
Fishtalk Equipment is a software
for operation and maintenance of
equipment. With Fishtalk Equip-
ment, you can manage all types of
equipment, from moorings, cages
to boats and ropes. he flexibility
is to create all components and
connect them to the maintenance,
documentations andhistory.
Why use Fishtalk Equipment?
All inspections, service, recerti-
fication and other maintenance
operations is logged and specific
documents attached. raceability
and documentation is fundamental
part in all Fishtalk solutions and in
Fishtalk Equipment. Further deve-
lopment gives opportunities to
integrate with planning in Fishtalk,
quality systems and deviation
system.
AKVA group is selected
to deliver a full cage and net
system with Polarcirkel plas-
tic cages being best suited
for the warm seawater
conditions found along the
coastline of Vietnam, as well
as the strong currents of
the Mekong River.
Polarcirkel cages with Egersund nets arenow being installed all over Vietnam.
In 1971 afer several years o verylow returns a coordinated salmonenhancement program was devel-oped; and since the wild stockswere still believed to be healthy,and just experiencing a period olow returns, it was designed in away that did not ocus on supple-menting or rebuilding the wildstocks, but rather as a way tosupplement the fisheries oppor-tunity. Since its inception theprogram has added an incredibleamount o fishing opportunity and
has proved to be a resoundingsuccess.
AKVA groups Wavemaster cageshave been the go to cages bothor the seawater and lake rear-ing stages o this endeavour, and
have proven to be an excellentplatorm to work upon as well asshowing exceptional durability inthis extremely harsh environmentwhere snowall totals can exceed500 inches (13m) per winter and thecages themselves can be rozen into
a lake or months at a time.We are very proud to partner withthese enhancement operations inAlaska, by providing them with anexceptional quality product thathelps them to achieve their produc-tion goals year afer year, as wellas being able to share in the magni-ficent beauty o their surroundingssays Keith Richord - Sales andMarketing Manager or AKVA
group North America.
Satisfied cage installers. Fishtalk Equipment is
a new software system
that can manage opera-
tions and equipment and
at the same time.
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N ewLand Based and Cage Farming Catalogues
Visit the worlds largest Feed Barge!AKVA group will exhibit the new AC 650 Feed Barge at
Skansen Docks, and you are welcome to visit the barge during
the exibithion. The feed barge is ready for deliveryto Aqua Nor. Contact AKVA group sales department
on phone 51 77 85 00for more details.
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New GiantAC 650
Feed Barge
Following feedback from our
customers, we started designing
and testing a new hull design
for the Polarcirkel boats in the
spring of 2012.
The result was an entirely new
hull design. The boats were
lengthened by 25 cm and the
bow was raised by 25 cm. This
has given the boat a sharperkeel that cuts through the waves
better, which also resulted in
the models being renamed.
The Polarcirkel 760 is now the
785, while the 820 has become
the 845. In addition to this, we
have modied the hydrofoils so
that they now spray the water
out to the sides more.
New workboat designThe new Polarcirkel
785 and 845 models are
now available with a
new hull design that
offers better lift and
forces the spray out
to the sides.
During the winter, we
developed a new prototype
for a more spacious and
even faster cabin work-
boat model.
This boat has been built around an
entirely new concept. The boat has
double pontoons made from 500 mm
PE pipe. The hull is essentially the
same as on our other boats, with a
21-degree V-shaped bottom. How-ever, the hull has three pressure-
tested chambers. This makes the
boat very buoyant.
The boat can be tted with many
different propulsion options: inboard
drive, inboard and water jet, or an
ordinary outboard motor. The boat
can also be tted with twin engines.
The prototype was tted with two
MerCruiser 3.0 TDI 265 hp engines
with Bravo III drive. This propulsion
option gives the boat a top speed of
around 40 knots.
The boat has a large walk around
cabin with a rear exit. Inside the
cabin, there are four padded seats
and a large bench with space for
three people. The dashboard is clear
and there is plenty of storage space.
The prototype has been tted with a
fridge, a small sink with cold water
and a large storage room, which
provides potential for a toilet to be
tted. Windscreen wipers have been
tted to all of the front windows.
The cabin interior can of course be
adapted for specic boats.
The prototype has also been tted
with an external helm, rescue net,
chart plotter and radar from Rayma-
rine, in addition to a bow thruster.
John-Atle FigenschauSales Manager - Polarcirkel Boats,AKVA group
New office in TasmaniaOfcially since march 2013,
a new AKVA group Australasia
ofce has begun its operations
with base in Hobart, Tasmania.
This new ofce will cover the
Australia and New Zealand
region.
Due to the sustained growth of
the Australasia industry in the
recent years AKVA group has
decided to open this new ofce to
have local presence in the region
and support the industry closely.
For further information please
contact Mr. Christian Schafer
at the AKVA group stand.
Christian [email protected]
Organizers of the Scottish Marine
Aquaculture awards have announcedthis years nalists after receiving a
record number of entries. The Crown
Estate awards celebrate the achieve-
ments and success of an industry
that is vitally important to the local
economies of coastal communities.
Two new categories have been intro-
duces; seafood product and com-
munity initiative, to acknowledge the
wider scope of industry engagement
and business. The awards ceremony
and gala dinner took place at Pres-
toneld House in Edinburgh Tuesday
13th of June. AKVA group Scotland
Ltd was awarded 1st place as the
Aquaculture Supplier of the year.
The Scottish salmon company nomi-
nated Inverness-based AKVA group
Scotland Ltd for the Aquaculture
Supplier of the Year Award. It is
really a pleasure to be nominated as
this shows that people appreciate ourproducts as well as our backup and
support. A huge part of this honor is
due to our service and support team
who deserves most of the recogni-
tion. We are not just an equipment
supplier; our team helps with ef-
ciency of farming operations and
performance says Douglas Johnson,
AKVA groups sales director.
This award is a testimonial to our
work and commitment to improve
our customers protability and
sustainability by providing services
and solutions that add value to our
customers
Award Shortlist Announced
Visit AKVA group at Stand 324in Hall D
Polarcirkel Diving 785 (25.7) and Polarcirkel 1050 (32).
New bow and hull design.
The cabin of the new Polarcirkel 1050now contains four padded designerchairs.
Crown estate to decide
its biennial aquaculture
champions.
Aquaculture Supplier of the Year1. AKVA group Scotland Ltd
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