Need for operational improvements at Hjaltland

Siri Elise Dybdal

In Q2 2013, the cost of fish harvested in Shetland was higher due to negative biological events in previous periods and low volumes, Hjaltland’s parent company Grieg Seafood states in a recently released report.

“The result in Shetland is still very weak. Regional director Michael Stark in Grieg Seafood Hjaltland (UK) has resigned as regional director from ultimo August 2013. Sigurd Pettersen has been engaged as new regional director in a transitional period and will lead the continued biological turnaround in Shetland,” the company stated.

The biological situation in Shetland this year has however improved on the same period last year, in relation to both AGD and salmon lice, thanks to the initiatives that have been implemented, the company said..

“There is, however, great scope and a great need for operational improvements at Grieg Seafood Hjaltland through measures to improve the biological performance and seawater production. The on-going turnaround in Shetland will be further intensified in the period ahead.”