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Faroese feed barge maker targets Scotland and Norway

Faroese feed barge maker targets Scotland and Norway

A company known for converting bulk carriers into huge feed barges that can cope with the rough seas of the Faroe Islands is to begin making smaller barges from scratch to gain a share of the market in Scotland and Norway.

Fish farm shuttle maker targets Scotland

Fish farm shuttle maker targets Scotland

A new model of fish farm personnel shuttle designed to cope with the rough waters of northern Norway is being offered for sale to Scottish salmon farmers.

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Strong US demand boosts Scottish salmon exports

Strong US demand boosts Scottish salmon exports

The Scottish salmon industry has highlighted a “truly international” demand for its fish following the release of encouraging export figures for the first quarter of 2019.

Salmon export certification ‘digital by July’

Salmon export certification ‘digital by July’

Export health certification for Scottish salmon is likely to become a digital process by July, saving time and money for producers and easing some of the administrative burden associated with Brexit.

Sea lice ‘vacuum cleaner’ going on sale in Scotland

Sea lice ‘vacuum cleaner’ going on sale in Scotland

A device that can suck up sea lice like a vacuum cleaner has been launched on the Norwegian market by aquaculture supplier Vard Aqua and should be available in Scotland within a matter of weeks.

Mowi manager credits cage cameras for big feed savings

Mowi manager credits cage cameras for big feed savings

The manager of one of Mowi Scotland’s salmon farms has credited fish cage cameras for a dramatic improvement in feed conversion ratios (FCRs) at the company’s Linnhe network of sites.

Scottish Salmon Company launches feed fleet flagship

Scottish Salmon Company launches feed fleet flagship

The Scottish Salmon Company has launched a new 400-tonne capacity SeaMate feed barge/office at Portree, Skye, following a 2,000-tonne increase in biomass allowance earlier this year.

Vaccination on the agenda for fish vets

Vaccination on the agenda for fish vets

Vaccination and preventative strategies will be discussed when Scotland’s fish vets begin their annual conference today.

Scottish Salmon Company nets record earnings in 2018

Scottish Salmon Company nets record earnings in 2018

The Scottish Salmon Company has reported record full-year revenue and operating profit (EBITDA) for 2018 as a whole and the fourth quarter of last year.

AquaGen buys Dumfries hatchery from Scottish Sea Farms for broodstock site

AquaGen buys Dumfries hatchery from Scottish Sea Farms for broodstock site

Salmon egg supplier AquaGen has signed a deal to buy Scottish Sea Farms’ freshwater hatchery at Holywood near Dumfries in south-west Scotland for an undisclosed fee and revealed long-term plans to produce 50 million ova per year at the facility.

Dawnfresh farming chief and Shetland Mussels MD join SAIC board

Dawnfresh farming chief and Shetland Mussels MD join SAIC board

Alison Hutchins, the farming director of trout producer Dawnfresh, and Michael Tait, managing director of Shetland Mussels, have joined the board of the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC).

Hydrolicer to pioneer direct service in Scotland

Hydrolicer to pioneer direct service in Scotland

The company that makes the Hydrolicer is to start providing a delousing service directly to fish farmers – and its first contract is in Scotland.

Reduced hatchery volume producing better smolts for Grieg Shetland

Reduced hatchery volume producing better smolts for Grieg Shetland

A decision by Grieg Seafood Shetland (GSS) to reduce the number of crops being grown in its Girlsta hatchery is paying off with better smolts and an improved survival rate, managing director Grant Cumming has said.

Scottish salmon exports worth £505m in 2018

Scottish salmon exports worth £505m in 2018

The value of salmon exported from Scotland in 2018 was just under £505 million, around 16% less than the record-breaking year before, new figures from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs show.

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