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Aquaculture: Cage Farming & Land Based
Aquaculture: Cage Farming & Land Based
During more than 40 years as innovator and provider of AKVA group is a solid partner with offices and facilities in
AKVA group is
technology and services to the global aquaculture industry, Norway, Chile, Denmark, Scotland, Iceland, Spain, Greece,
we in AKVA group have learned what really matters to our Turkey, Iran, Canada and Australia. With 11 offices and a leading technology
customers as well as to ourselves. Partnerships, good several agents and distributors around the globe AKVA group and service partner
partnerships - enabling us to contribute solutions and is present in all markets worldwide. AKVA group is a unique to the aquaculture
services that make our customers successful in developing partner with the capability to offer both cage farming and
and operating sustainable and profitable aquaculture land based aquaculture operations with complete technical
industry worldwide.
operations. Good Partnerships, where our contribution solutions and service.
to solutions and services earn us the opportunity to
develop AKVA group as a sustainable and profitable company. The company holds strong, well-known brand names and the
product line range from plastic and steel cages, mooring systems,
As a partner our We will continue to build AKVA group with this as our mission. nets, net cleaners, work boats, feed barges, feed systems, camera
We will be focused on our customers needs, being attentive systems, environmental sensors, underwater lights, production and
mission is to improve
and responsive. We will develop and use our knowledge process control software, recirculation systems, PE piping systems,
your profitability and to contribute solutions and services that lifts our farm design, on-site services and training courses.
sustainability. customers performance.
Partnering with AKVA group allows customers to keep their focus
We will take pride in being reliable and honest in what on fine tuning farm operations to increase profitability, while sharing
we do and how we act, and we will use our enthusiasm the technical challenges with a reliable partner with the right people,
to generate the energy and joy needed to take our the right technology and the right knowledge to achieve
customers as well as AKVA group forward. excellence.
Project planning Budgeting Technical solutions Installations Service & support Rental*
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Two heads think better than one, says Budgeting means planning years ahead Are you happy with standard solutions Plug and play may be the preferred mode Systems running year after year, some- AKVA group offers rental of complete
an old proverb. In terms of planning an to create an image of the size and shape or does your operation or managers for anyone wanting to connect two pieces times in extreme weather, will always systems as well as single products with
aquaculture operation it translates into of your operations.This is imperative to require fine tuning of some of the of equipment together. In an aquacul- be subject to extensive wear and tear. service included. We have a very skilled
allowing people with different know- secure adequate financing and proper hardware? In a carefully planned ture facility, putting the pieces together In order to maintain reliable operations, and experienced service network and
how to work together in the planning financial control. Allowing technical complete project, specific hardware may not be quite as simple, although it preventive service agreements and our new rental agreement allow our
process. Letting AKVAs technical experts considerations into the budget will also requirements can be taken into account might seem like it when our experts are regular maintenance are critical. customers to focus their attention on
team up with your own operational help you identify constraints or bottle- at an early stage so they wont add at work. Professional commissioning and AKVA groups Service department has feeding fish, while we make sure that
experts will ensure well founded and necks in your operation. extra costs or delays along the way. start-up will prevent future headaches decades of experience in supporting and the equipment is continuously
correctly dimensioned farming solutions. and costly mistakes. performing maintenance under such performing. *Not offered in all areas.
conditions.
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Cage Farming Aquaculture - P R O D U C T S
Steel Cages
Feed Barges
Software
Service
Plastic Cages
Feed Systems
Camera Systems
Underwater Lights
Net Cleaning
Work Boats
Environmental Sensors
Mooring Systems
Nets
Feed Barges Feed Systems Cages Software Solutions Camera and Sensor Systems Workboats
AKVA group is the worlds leading The central feed system was invented AKVA group is the leading supplier Fishtalk is a unique IT concept and tool Advanced video camera and sensor The robust Polarcirkel workboats offers
supplier of feed barges with decades by AKVA group in 1980 and Akvasmart of both plastic and steel cages in that provides integrated operations and systems monitor both fish, the feeding great design, quality build, unique
of experience and nearly 300 barges CCS is today the worlds most popular aquaculture, and has since 1974 biological production. AKVAconnect is process and the environment. This flexibility, safety and low maintenance.
delivered worldwide. and reliable feed system. delivered more than 60,000 cages. the latest farm operations and technical ensures optimum operations and a
control software platform. healthy fish.
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Polarcirkel all-plastic Cages, the safest, strongest Wavemaster Cages, a trusted and C A G E S
and most escape proof cages on the market well proven steel cage concept
Fully integrated
anti-skid walkway
The new Pressure
panels fit securely Injection Moulded brackets
Ideal platform for fish farming Smart details and solutions High quality mooring systems
between the two
floating pipes.
design provides superior The rugged wide walkways are designed Wavemaster cages include smart A wide range of well proven high
strength. to withstand rough daily use. All solutions for fully integrated non-slip quality mooring systems are available
components are hot dip galvanized walkways, net supports and floats in various dimensions.
and provides extra long life-span. with self-draining top.
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The highest quality nets safeguards your fish C A G E N E T S
Cameras, Sensors, Underwater Lights C A M E R AS & S E N S O R S
The unique Polarcirkel EcoNet concept can To know the environmental data such as temperature,
totally change todays fish farming! This oxygen, salinity, pH and current speed and direction is
non fibre net technology has been used important when feeding fish. Akvasmart Feeding Software
to make over 4000 fish farming nets, in allows full control of the environmental status on the site,
addition to many other usages including at all times. The data can be viewed real-time or logged
Multi Sensor
shark nets, rock slide nets etc. for later analysis. The Akvasmart software can also be
set to automatically control the feeding based on these
parameters. Accurate real time readings are displayed and
logged in the control software and AkvaControl will calculate
theexpected daily feed amount based on feed tables with
detailed temperature data.
Feeding Cameras
The SmartEye 360 Twin Camera system is a class above and Feeding Cameras
without doubt the best system of its kind on the market.
It is an advanced feeding and inspection colour camera with
The semi-rigid structure keeps the net unique features that can be operated from the cage, a work
shape intact to maximize water flow boat, the feeding control room and via the internet. It provides
and oxygen to the fish. sharp, colour or monochrome video underwater images.
Basic HR and Super HR the worlds most popular feeding
The EcoNet is made from very strong but The EcoNet maintain a superior net shape, high durability, escape prevention, cameras.They are simple, reliable and affordable colour/
light weight PET and has some superior no net changes, maximized water flow and no anti-fouling paint. monochrome cameras and a smart choice if you need
characteristics, including: Being virtually- effective feeding control in cage.
escape proof, predator proof and has
a long lifespan. The non-fibre wire has
Wireless transmitter
very hard surface that resists marine
fouling and makes it easy to clean in the The new Digital CAP uses Ethernet based wireless communi-
water. No use of antifouling paints or cation network that links with the feed barge network.
ongoing net changes. Bandwidth for transmitting video and control commands is
dimensioned for multiple parallel video signals. The Ethernet
technology also greatly improves video image quality compared
to analogue signals. The surface video camera in this Digital
CAP has a powerful pan/tilt/zoom camera that is controlled
from the feed barge control room. This allows video surveillance
Wireless network
of the cages, nets, moorings, workers and other tasks on the
cages.
Surveillance Cameras
of personal craftsmanship and practical Lights series are adapted for smolt and juveniles in small and Metal Halogen.
experience. tanks, as well as for salmon, cod and other fast growing
species that require light in larger cage farms.
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Akvasmart CCS Feed System F E E D S Y S T E M S
Software The Akvasmart CCS Feed System Akvasmart CCS is the perfect
is designed to handle more than choice for feeding fish, designed
40 feed lines running in parallel to fit the requirements from low
and more than 1000 cage/tank capacity system such as CCS-32,
units, centralized- or hopper up to high capacity systems
feeders, all operated from one such as CCS-110. Wireless
Transmitter
PC, iPad or smartphone.
Digital CAP
transfers video
and sensor data
in real-time.
Feed Silos:
Integrated surface
Feed Blower: Up to 8 silos can be connected camera.
Generates transport in series for each feed line.
air for the feed
system.
Preventing only 1%
feed waste on a larger
fish farm, can easily
increase the bottom
Air Cooler:
Reduces the temperature
line by 50-100.000 US$.
of the transport air.
Air Control system: Cleaning Injector: Feed Dosers: Feed Selector Valve: Feed Pipes: Rotor Spreaders:
Regulated air speed and keeping The injector will blow the With capacities from 0,6kg/min Distributes feed to the correct A wide range of high quality Rugged Rotor Spreaders designed
the pellet in the gentle feed soft balls one by one, up to 192kg/min. Up to cage and ensures gentle and durable Polarcirkel Feed to provide excellent feed spread
handling area significantly cleaning the feed system 8 dosers can be connected feed handling. The Selector Pipes are available in various in cages. All our models have
reduce the risk of blockage using transport air. in series for each feed line. Valves can be offered with dimensions and coil lengths adjustable light weight aluminium
and feed breakage. connections from 4 to 60 up to 1000 metres. rotor pipes that allow for lower air
feeding pipes. speed for start-up and rotation.
This means less dust and breakage,
power consumption, back pressure,
air temperature, noise and wear
and tear on the feed pipes.
Integrated accessories:
AKVA basic, a feeding system in one compact unit A wide range of Akvasmart units
as sensors, cameras, underwater
Easy installation, operation and low maintenance makes
Environmental Camera Network Underwater Biomass lights and rotor spreaders can
AKVA basic an ideal and reliable equipment on smaller
Sensors Systems Systems Lights Estimator easily be integrated to the CCS
locations or isolated farms.
Feed System.
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Wavemaster
Wavemaster- Feed
the worlds
Bargesleading
and Work
feed Barges
barges F E E D B A R G E S
The main purpose for a feed barge is to provide the most Tailormade quality
efficient and reliable feed system for your farming operations.
The second purpose is to provide a safe and seaworthy barge barges for a wide range
that can withstand the forces of nature at your farmbase site. of sites and climates.
Each individual barge model has been optimized to ensure
the lowest possible cost compared to size of barge. As a result, The feed storage capacity in
the Wavemaster Feed Barges are the most cost efficient barges each silo range from 15-84
on the market with no material or space wasted. metric tons (based on a
density of salmon feed at
650kg/m3). AC 450 Panorama
A popular barge offered in two versions,
A wide range of feed barges - up to 850 tons and 16 parallel feed lines Panorama and Comfort. AC 450 has up
to 8 feed lines and a loading capacity
The silo sections The new automatic The feed is loaded into the silos of 450 tons.
are often made with silo hatches will open using either bulk bags or bulk
corrugated steel safely and easily with blower/conveyor systems.
plates in order to a new electric remote Hatches are available in
achieve high strength system. various sizes.
to weight ratio and
smooth internal
surfaces.
AM 320 Comfort
Feed barge offered in two versions,
Classic and Comfort. AM 320 has up
to 6 feed lines and a loading capacity
of 320 tons.
Recirculation systems
Feed System
Rotor Spreders
Feeding Cameras
Oxygen Cones
Underwater Lights
Environmental Sensors
Sensor Network
Tank solutions Water treatment Piping and pipework Feeding systems Sensor systems Underwater Lights
AKVA group tanks can be customized We have 30 years experience providing AKVA group has one of the most modern The Akvasmart CCS Feed System will Environmental sensor data is of vital Light treatment is successfully used
to any desired diameter and height thus optimal water quality conditions for production lines for polyethylene pipes feed the correct amount, at the optimal importance. A better environment will for smolt and juveniles in tanks and
making it possible to obtain perfect both fresh- and seawater operations. in Europe and thousands of kilometres rate, on time, every time. always improve your production. cages of different types and sizes.
utilization of the available site space. have been delivered since 1971.
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From extensive to intensive aquaculture W A T E R T R E A T M E N T
Oxygen Control
AKVA group offers a wide range of land Stable oxygen levels are essential
based aquaculture technology, from Software to all aquaculture systems, as
single components to complete water A wide range of dedicated periodical drops in oxygen levels
treatment installations worldwide. The software solutions. reduce fish appetite, and increase
stress levels and mortality.
dedicated range of quality products and Mort Collector
software solutions provides maximum Combined water outlet screen
reliability and cost effectiveness. and mort collector system.
Feed Systems
Akvasmart CCS Feed Systems are
integrated with the Recirculation Systems.
Flow through system Both centralized blower systems with
The traditional form of land based aquaculture Rotor Spreaders, and individual tank
with low level of water treatment technology. feeders, are connected to the Akvaconnect
This form of aquaculture is commonly used on software. All systems are feed care
sites with vast amounts of water with a good optimized to preserve pellet integrity.
temperature profile.
Header Pumps
Water is lifted only once in
the Recirculation System.
Split-Loop design
To obtain optimal stability of water
parameters the flow pattern must be
designed to correspond to the system
Re-use system loading. System performance is
improved by the use of the Split-Loop
Re-use is often a result of a gradual increas-
design with lower flow rates through
ing implementation of technology including for
the Biofilter and higher flow rates over
instance oxygenation and degassing. Depending
the Degasser, thus creating a perfect
on the level of technology, the Re-use relative to
balance of biological nitrification and
flow-through is often between 20 and 60%. Mechanical Filter
physical degassing processes.
An efficient mechanical
particle filter removing
particles larger than 40
microns. This is crucial
UV Filter for optimal bio filter
CO2 The UV Filter provides
performance and general
pathogen control.
efficient ultra violet water
disinfection at low costs.
This design results in very
CO2 Degasser low head loss.
NH3
Recirculation system The CO2 Degasser provides
Recirculation systems are currently being efficient CO2 removal at
built all over the world and for many different low energy costs, including
Biofilter efficient stripping of
species. A high level of technology allows a
The fixed fluidised Biofilter nitrogen.
very high degree of water Re-use; normally in AKVAconnect Software combines high performance with
the range of 95-99% compared to the water AKVAconnect is the new umbrella platform simple maintenance and low
consumption in a flow through system. controlling both equipment and software. operating costs. This multi-step
concept has been developed for
ultimate biofilter stability.
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Customized tank solutions T A N K S Flexible filter concepts W A T E R T R E A T M E N T
Dedicated tank design All AKVA group tanks can Mechanical filters for; inlet water
filtration, effluent water filtration
The production unit design is easily be customized to any desired in recirculation systems and
imperative for a successful rearing
facility, and the solution depends
diameter and height. re-use systems.
highly on the behavioural pattern Filtering the inlet water to the farm
of the species. The tank system will secure clean water by reducing
should be designed to optimize the organic loading from outside
the water flow characteristics so and reducing the impact of invasive
that exact water exchange rates organisms. Also treatment of outlet
for the different species and fish water from farms before discharge
sizes can be achieved. is most often done efficiently by the
use of mechanical filtration removing
faeces from the farming process.
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Perfectly tuned water flow Full recirculation in one compact unit W A T E R T R E A T M E N T
Maintenance free pipes AKVA group offers a wide range Recirculation goes mobile Ventilator
of pipes and fittings from 20mm with AKVAflex Degasser
AKVA group produces PE pipes with up to 900mm diameter.
AKVAflex is a new innovative concept Mechanical filter
state-of-the-art machinery, and offers
that integrates our well known
complete pipe systems for high and
recirculation technology and
low pressure applications. High quality
sophisticated AKVAconnect control
raw materials are used throughout,
system in a flexible and easy
and full documentation of the pipe
installation.
production process can be provided
by an in-line scanning system.
This provides cost savings as well as
ensures long, maintenance free
lifespan of the pipes.
Biofilters (3)
In and
PE piping and plumbing parts are outlet,
Microparticle filter
suitable for a wide range of industrial tanks
use, chemicals, corrosive fluids,
sewage, sludge, water, food and
agriculture granulates. If you want to move the unit to another
site or recirculate another tank, simply Innovative recirculation
Feeding Pipes in
lift the unit to it's new position and hook
it up - and you are ready to go!
system pre-installed with a
various dimensions,
wall thicknesses and
minimum on-site setup time.
As a result of innovation and recent
coil lengths up AKVAflex is a competitive alternative to
developments it is now possible to
to 1000 metres. permanent installations and the perfect
get an industrial size recirculation
solution for salt water resirculation.
system pre-installed with a minimum
on-site setup time, no matter where
Custom designed pumps you want to install it worldwide.
ensure maximum operation
Oxygen Cones
The highly reliable pumps can also be High oxygen levels are essential
delivered in saltwater resistant materials.
Correct oxygen levels are essential
These custom made propeller type
for high fish welfare and growth in
pumps are extremely efficient for lifting
all aquaculture systems. In modern
large amounts of water with low head,
farming the use of pure oxygen
and frequency control ensures optimal
has become a vital parameter in
RPM and a long lifespan. Therefore, the
reaching production goals. Efficient
recirculation system water flow can be
and reliable systems for pure oxygen
perfectly tuned according to the biomass
injection is therefore of utmost
in the system.
importance.
Oxygen enriched
water will increase High pressure pump
Multi stage centrifugal pump fish growth. secures efficient
A perfect wash down pump for drum injection.
filter cleansing. Flow propeller pump
Designed for CO2 degassing.
Multi-purpose end-suction pump is Industrial quality pumps from The new Multi Sensor connects directly
an ideal solution in oxygen cones and AKVA group have high performance to the feed system and can stop the
can also be applied in CO2 degassing. and extra low maintenance. feeding at low oxygen levels.
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Complete solutions - full Value Chain S O F T W A R E New concepts, products & updates N E W S
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detailed summary of when the fish
overview of the conditions around the platform used to connect to and keep easy to operate. The Net cleaning rig
will be ready for the market, as well cages and of the weather conditions control on everything from local farms can be operated via a handheld mobile
as trends in production costs over in the local area. to international corporations. console or from a control room.
time. Easily viewed, through simula-
ting changes in growth conditions,
Broodstock Hatchery Juvenile On-growing Harvesting
the environment, feeding regimes,
feed prices, smolt costs, harvests,
Wisefish - Fully integrated end-to-end ERP solution
and numerous other planned or
simulated factors, the biological and
financial consequences of changes Combine fish stock inventory
in underlying conditions. details captured in AKVA groups
premier Fishtalk software with the
advanced accounting features of
Wisefish. Capture the total Cost
Recirculation goes mobile Fishtalk Optimizer New smart combi light
Of Goods Sold of live fish stock
If you want to move the AKVAflex unit Uses matematic optimation to create an Aurora SubLED 1350 Combi keeps
inventories, distributed down to
to another site or recirculate another optimal slaughtering plan including an the fish in deeper waters most of
the site or even cage level.
tank, just lift the unit to a new position, acertained set of limitations. Planners the time and reduces louse pressure.
hook it up - and you are ready to go. will be able to save time and calculate
the best plan in seconds.
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