OFFSHORE FISH FARMING
A new era in fish farming is on its way
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Ocean Farm 1 – the world’s first offshore fish farm – is now delivered from the shipyard in China and will soon be on its way to Norway. It may represent the first step towards a new era in aquaculture. Based on world-class Norwegian aquaculture and offshore technology, Ocean Farm 1 aspires to address central issues related to sustainable growth in the aquaculture industry.
Following an official handover ceremony on June 3, 2017, Ocean Farm 1 will be sea transferred at the shipyard in Qingdao, China and set its course for the coast of Norway. Upon arrival in the second half of 2017, the 110-meters wide structure will be positioned in Frohavet, off the coast of Trøndelag. As a full-scale pilot facility, Ocean Farm 1 is designed to test out both the biological as well as the technological aspects of offshore fish farming.
Responding to the world’s need for more and healthier food
Within 2030, the world needs to produce 70% more food, and we need to do so using less resources and with a minimal environmental footprint. While oceans cover more than two thirds of the world’s surface, only 2% of the food energy for human consumption comes from the sea. Producing animal protein from aquaculture takes less resources and is friendlier to the climate compared to livestock. Since traditional fisheries are almost fully exploited, increased aquaculture production needs to play a major part in efforts to feed future generations.
Awarded first development licenses in Norway
The Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal affairs recently decided to award development licenses for aquaculture purposes. The objective is to spur new technology concepts that can ensure sufficient growth whilst also ensuring environmental sustainability. The Ocean Farm project is an answer to this the challenge, and SalMar was the first seafood producer in Norway to be awarded this type of development license.
Developed in Norway, built in China
Behind the project is a unique interdisciplinary partnership between world-leading players in Norway within aquaculture, offshore and research (see table below for details). The result is a structure built on the robust technology and principles used at submersible offshore installations, while safeguarding the biological needs of the salmon. When developing technical solutions, every fish farming process has been considered, and new approaches are established for the various operating procedures. The structure complies with the aquaculture industry’s own fabrication standards, as well as relevant offshore oil and gas standards. Ocean Farm 1 is built by the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIS) in Qingdao, China.
A full-scale pilot facility
The conclusion of the construction project is a significant milestone for SalMar, but the real work starts now. Ocean Farm 1 is a full-scale pilot facility for testing, learning, research and development. It will be equipped for R&D activities, with particular focus on biological conditions and fish welfare. Aiming to reduce environmental footprints, improve fish welfare and answer acreage challenges, the learning and new solutions from the project could represent a new era in sustainable seafood production – and is potentially adaptable world wide. In SalMar, we know that as operation starts, we are entering a new challenging phase.
This is Ocean Farming
The company behind Ocean Farm 1 is Ocean Farming AS, a subsidiary of the SalMar Group. Ocean Farming was established specifically to develop an offshore fish farming capability. Through the development and implementation of new technologies and the build-up of operational experience, Ocean Farming will acquire the specialist expertise needed for this next generation of fish farming facilities to achieve its full potential. Ocean Farm 1 demonstrates SalMar’s drive and determination to lead the way in technologies for sustainable seafood production. Ocean Farming has received grants from Innovation Norway to help fund the concept development phase.
Key dimensions Ocean Farm 1:
Height: 68 m
Diameter: 110 m
Volume: 250,000 m3
Our partners in the Ocean Farm project
Global Maritime AS | Design and systems integration |
Kongsberg Maritime AS | Electrical installations and instrumentation for marine and fish handling systems |
Mørenot Aquaculture AS | Hull outfitting, nets and moveable bulkhead arrangement |
Malm Orstad AS | Drive system for moveable bulkhead |
Emstec GmbH | Equipment and systems for fish transfer |
Graintec AS | Equipment and systems for receipt and distribution of fish feed |
Optimar Stette AS | Equipment and systems for handling dead fish |
Pump Supply AS | Equipment and systems for net cleaning |
CSIC QWHI | Hull construction and installation of marine systems |
DNV GL/Noomas | Third-party verification and certification |
MARINTEK | Model testing and associated analysis |
Sintef Fiskeri- og havbruk AS | Environmental data and calculation of currents |
FugroOceanor AS | Environmental data and wave calculations |
Ramnäs Bruk AB | Mooring chain |
Lankhorst Euronete S.A. | Fibre ropes |
Farstad Offshore AS | Installation mooring system and fishfarm |
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