The Global Leader in Aquaculture Technology
Cage Farming Aquaculture
Plastic Cages
Software
Feed Systems Work Boats
Pellet Sensors
Camera Systems
Net Cleaning
From single components to software and complete turn-key solutions AKVA group is the world´s largest supplier of aquaculture technology, from single components to advanced recirculation systems and complete turn-key projects. We have developed a reputation for quality products and software that provide maximum reliability and cost effectiveness. Large numbers of cages, boats, nets, net cleaners, feed barges, feed systems, sensors, cameras, underwater lights and software are currently in use on a wide variety of farms all around the world.
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Feed Barges AKVA group is the world’s leading supplier of feed barges with decades of experience and more than 200 barges delivered in many regions of the world.
Feed Barges
Steel Cages
Environmental Sensors
Underwater Lights
Nets
- The Global Leader in Aquaculture Technology
Feed Systems
Camera and Sensor Systems
Farming and Seafood Software
The central feed system concept was invented by AKVA group in 1980 and Akvasmart CCS is today the most popular and reliable feed system world wide.
Advanced video camera and sensor systems monitor both the fish and the feeding process. This ensures optimum operations and a healthy environment.
Fishtalk is a unique IT concept and tool that provides integrated operations and full control of fish farming and seafood production.
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Akvasmart CCS Feed System
Fishtalk
AkvaControl
A feed system adapted to your production! The Akvasmart CCS Feed System is designed to handle more than 40 feed lines running in parallel and more than 1000 cage/tank units, centralized- and/or hopper feeders, all operated from one PC.
CCS Feeding Computer
Remote location
Akvasmart CCS is the perfect choice for feeding fish, designed to fit the requirements from low capacity system such as CCS-32, up to high capacity systems such as CCS-110.
Feed Silos: Up to 8 silos can be connected in series for each feed line.
Feed Blower:
All Akvasmart CCS Feed Systems and components are Feed Care Certified to preserve pellet quality from silos to fish.
Generates transport air for the feed system.
Air Cooler: Reduces the temperature of the transport air.
Optimal pellet speed.
Too low pellet speed.
Polarcirkel Feeding Pipes
New Air Control system:
A wide range of high quality and durable Polarcirkel Feeding Pipes with lengths up to 1000 metres.
Regulated air speed and keeping the pellet in the gentle feed handling area significantly reduce the risk of blockage and feed breakage.
Dedicated cage concepts - square or circular solutions
Polarcirkel All-Plastic Cages. A well proven concept in flexible cage design for extreme conditions. More than 40.000 cages have been delivered world wide since 1974!
Wavemaster is the world’s leading supplier of square steel cages with close to 10.000 cages delivered since 1985!
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The Wavemaster Steel Cages include smart solutions for fully integrated non-slip walkways, net supports and floats with self-draining top.
Wireless CAP Transmitter with surface camera.
Rotor Spreaders: Faster and even growth from excellent feed spread.
Polarcirkel Plastic Cages
Feed Doser: With capacities from 10g/sec up to 192kg/min.
Feed Selector Valve:
New 90 and 110 mm CCS Feed Selector Valve with 4 pipe connections.
Distributes feed to the correct cage and ensures gentle feed handling.
New Polarcirkel EcoNet (PET) long-life net techology
Strong and durable EcoNets are virtually escape and predator proof.
Avoid fish escaping. A long cut in an EcoNet will tend to stay closed due to the nets semi-rigid structure and special non-tearing wire weaving.
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The net above was submerged in high salinity saltwater for more than 20 years. Tensile strength remained unchanged!
SmartWinch
Cage control and maintenance... Akvasmart Cameras have been produced for more than 20 years. Based on this experience, AKVA group has a complete product range from basic monochrome fixed cameras to movable pan & tilt colour cameras. For cage farming production units, Akvasmart Cameras can be used to monitor: • • • • • • •
Underwater feeding activity Surface feeding activity Fish behaviour Fish maturation Fish parasites (sealice) Morts at the bottom of the cage General surveillance
A dual SmartWinch allows easy vertical and horizontal positioning of the SmartEye camera inside the cages.
Super HR/Basic HR Cameras The Super HR and Basic HR, are colour/monochrome models and the world’s most popular feeding cameras.
SmartEye 360 Twin Camera The SmartEye Camera System is a class above and the most advanced system on the market. SmartEye 360 Twin can pan and tilt 360°!
Doppler DPS Pellet Sensor The patented Doppler DPS with builtin camera, detects uneaten pellets. The feeding rate is increased or decreased automatically based on the detection of uneaten feed (reflecting fish appetite).
Low Light HR Camera
Effective Idema Net Cleaning ensures optimum oxygen levels and faster growth... Marine fouling is driven by sunlight and high water temperatures and causes reduced waterflow through the cages and low oxygen levels. Strong algae and mussel growth cause the cage/net to become heavier, which increase net loads and in the worst case scenario a breakdown of the cage/net construction.
Polarcirkel Cages The most popular models are the circular cages in 315, 400 and 500mm floating pipes with circumferences from 90-160m.
A complete range of dedicated video camera solutions...
The new CAP wireless transmitter and surface camera provide all vital data and ensure 3600 overview.
Feeding cameras look straight up towards the surface during the feeding in order to see uneaten pellets.
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A problem can be shown and solved without the presence of a specialist, through the use of a portable camera and the Remote Video system.
Wireless CAP with built-in
Operation Center/Feed Barge or Work Boat
surface camera, transmits data from cameras and sensors.
The SmartController provides fast and accurate camera and winch controls.
SmartEye Surveillance Camera provides control over unwanted visitors, predators, feed spread or simply added safety when working alone at the farm.
EAP Environmental Access Point for transmitting environmental data (hardwired or wireless), including hardwired network for video camera transmission.
Environmental Sensors Environmental sensors monitor and log water temperature, oxygen and tidal currents. This ensures optimum conditions for the fish. The data can be transmitted via a CAP or a hardwired or wireless EAP.
Idema Underwater Lights Advanced and reliable photo period control increases profitability. Correct use of Underwater Lights in cold water aquaculture reduce fish maturation, increase growth and improve feed utilization. This Light series is adapted for smolts and juveniles in small tanks, as well as on-growing salmon, cod and other fast growing species that require light control on larger farms.
Forget corrossion! Polarcirkel plastic bracket after ten years in saltwater!
The new SmartEye 360 Twin has endless 360o pan and tilt, and no external moveable parts. The camera can easily be positioned with a SmartWinch.
The portable Fish Farm Inspection system provides crystal clear video images from the submerged camera during feeding or underwater inspections. 7
To know the environmental data as temperature, oxygen and current speed are factors that are important inputs when feeding fish.
Land Based Aquaculture
AKVA group offers a wide range of land based aquaculture technology, from single components to complete recirculation systems worldwide. The complete range of quality products and software provides maximum reliability and cost effectiveness. Land based aquaculture is one the fastest growing food industries in the world. Although most of the industry was developed as extensive fish farming in ponds with low technology solutions, the main reason for today’s growth is the increased use of intensive solutions and the latest innovations in water treatment technology. AKVA group´s intelligent control systems and historical data allow for the right decisions always to be taken at the right time. The operations are continuously controlled, improving fish welfare, growth and profitability.
Feed Systems
Rotor Spreaders
Underwater Lights Environmental Sensors
Tailor-made solutions and software for all types of land based aquaculture
Raceways
D-ended raceways
Variuos types of ponds
Raceways generate slow water velocity, and are best suited for slow swimming and bottom dwelling species.
D-ended raceways generate medium water velocity, making them suitable for slower swimming species.
Traditional ponds have been used in aquaculture for hundreds of years, and are found in many different shapes and types.
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Surveillance Camera
Recirculation Systems
Oxygen Cones
Oxygen Sensors
Temperature Sensors
Underwater Lights
Surveillance Cameras
Video Cameras
Network Solutions
- from single land based components, to software and complete turn-key solutions
Feed Systems
Cameras and Sensors
Underwater Lights
The Akvasmart CCS Feed System will feed the correct amount at the optimal rate, on time and every time. Thus it can optimize the entire feeding process.
Smart cameras provide a full overview of both fish behavior as well as the site. Enviromental sensors ensure optimal conditions for the fish.
Correct use of Underwater Lights can control fish maturation, increase growth and improve feed utilization in cold water aquaculture.
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How to design the optimal recirculation system? Designing the optimal recircultion system is challenging, but AKVA group´s dedicated engineering team has extensive experience in dimen-
Feed Silos
sioning systems with the desired
Up to 8 silos can be connected in series for each feed line.
water quality at minimal investments and low operating costs. In order to ensure maximum return on investments, AKVA group carries out elaborate pre-projects in close cooperation with the customer prior to initiating any construction. This ensures a system that perfectly matches the requirements of the species, as well as husbandry routines and local conditions.
Feed Systems Akvasmart CCS Feed Systems are integrated with the UNI Recirculation Systems. Both the centralized feed system with Rotor Spreaders, and the individual tank feeders are connected to the AkvaControl software. All systems are Feed Care Certified to preserve pellet integrity.
iControl Process Control iControl is a new platform that will be used to connect and control all technical equipment and processes on the farm. The system also allows for remote control via the internet or mobile phones. iControl is open ended and compatible with all types of equipment, sensors and technical installations. It has a 3D design with interactive control functions, making it easy to operate. It will also show you the status of every single component on your farm real time, or pinpoint an alarm to the exact location of a problem, allowing for complete farm control.
Biofilter The fixed fluidised Biofilter combines high performance with simple maintenance and low operating costs. This multi-step concept has been developed for ultimate biofilter stability.
Split-Loop design To obtain optimal stability and bio filter efficiency, the flow through the Biofilter has to be reduced compared to the flow through the CO2 Stripper. The alternative is to operate with higher CO2 levels, which would cause reduced growth and a higher feed requirement.
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Software
Oxygen Control
A wide range of dedicated
Stable oxygen levels are essential to
iControl and Fishtalk
all aquaculture systems, as periodical
software solutions.
drops in oxygen levels reduce fish appetite, and increase stress levels and mortality.
Mort Collector Combined water outlet screen and mort collector system.
Header Pumps These are the only pumps in the UNI Recirculation System. The remaining flow is achieved through gravity only.
Mechanical Filter An efficient mechanical particle filter removing particles larger than 50 microns. This is crucial for optimal biofilter performance and general
UV Filter The UV Filter provides efficient ultra violet water disinfection at low costs. The UNI design results in
CO2 Stripper
CO
The CO2 Stripper provides 2
efficient CO2 removal at low energy costs, including efficient stripping of nitrogen.
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head loss of only 3 cm.
pathogen control.
Integrated operations with software...
Fishtalk allows for accurate control, budgeting and planning of your production
Fishtalk Control provides a complete overview of the biological status of the production. The tool keeps track of all activities through the sophisticated log; from unit and farm level, to top executive management.
Fishtalk Finance enables simulation of the financial effects of the planned activities. The solution provides in-depth information according to the biological plans, budgets and forecasts, -all based on a set of different scenarios. 12
Fishtalk Plan provides optimal production plans according to your production and market strategies. This gives you a unique basis for making qualified operational decisions based on various scenarios for each species.
AKVA group, the leader in aquaculture software AKVA group’s software division has its origins in the merger between Maritech and Superior Systems. Both companies were market leaders within their fields; Superior Systems within operational control of marine and freshwater operations, and Maritech in systems for packing, sales, logistics and financial management of seafood production. AKVA group has since then safeguarded their unique position,
and has developed the integration between the systems even further. As a result, Fishtalk is the most robust, flexible and user-friendly aquaculture software on the market today. Integrated companies are able to trace every single fish from broodstock to the end customer, including audit trails, documentation and financial management.
Tailor-made solutions for cost effective aquaculture With decades of experience to draw from, our professional consultants will act as both partners and advisors. This in turn ensures the best possible return investment. It is not just a question of installing the software; training and knowing how to use it correctly is equally important. Our consultants will help you optimize your farming process; they will ensure that you deliver
Broodstock
hatchery
the correct product to the correct customer every time; they will help you maintain recordkeeping to a minimum; they will enable you to target your sales to the market offering the best price, and so on. When providing our software division with your requirements, we will customize the solutions to make your business as efficient as possible.
first feeding
juvenile
on-growing
Complete control from hatchery to customer... Fishtalk controls the farming process and ensures detailed documentation of feed type, feed batch and feeding time. All treatments and vital environmental data is recorded. This documents the processes and ensures environmentally friendly and safe food. The fish are traced from the farm site to the customer, via a packing/labelling and sales system. The system is a new platform for certification in accordance with the GlobalGap and BRC quality standards.
Harvesting
Processing
Logistics
Sales
Customer
Software – New innovative projects world wide...
Port Lincoln, Australia
Shenzhen, China
Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
The break-through in farming of Bluefin Tuna in tanks with recirculation was awarded the world’s 2nd best invention in 2009 by TIME Magazine!
The proximity to the large cities of Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Guangzhou was an important factor for establishing a turbot farm in a warm water area outside Shenzhen.
The construction of a 8 unit broodstock site for Greater Amberjack will secure fertilized eggs throughout the year for the annual production of 5000 tons.
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Turn-key solutions and long term partnership... Minimizing risks... AKVA group is the only turn-key supplier with the capability to offer
Project planning
Budgeting
both cage farming and land based aquaculture operations with complete technical solutions. Being a turn-key customer means leaving responsibility for technical matters to external experts, while allowing your own personnel to focus on biology and production. AKVA group’s team of professionals knows what is important for your success in the aquaculture industry. We are able and willing to take on the responsibility for delivering
Two heads think better than one, says an old proverb. In terms of planning an aquaculture operation it translates into allowing people with different know-how to work together in the planning process. Letting AKVA’s technical experts team up with your own operational experts will allow a more holistic view of the undertaken project.
Budgeting means planning ahead to create an image of the size and shape of your operations. It is imperative for the finance- and sales department in their jobs. Allowing technical considerations into the budget will also help you identify constraints or bottlenecks in your operation.
technology with the quality, standards and service level needed to minimize the risk of technical problems which may lead to production down-time and associated financial losses.
Increasing value, shoulder by shoulder
We will ensure the integrity and
As a farm owner or farm manager your main concern is to create a safe environment where your investment can grow as fast as possible without adding more cost than necessary. Partnering with AKVA group will allow you to keep your focus on fine tuning operations to increase profitability, while sharing the technical load with people who are experts in achieving technical excellence.
quality of our work by undertaking thorough and detailed planning and pre-project design of your farm. This will enable you to focus on biological and financial performance, and leave the rest to us.
Installations
Plug and play may be the preferred mode for anyone wanting to add two pieces of equipment together, and making them work. In an aquaculture facility, putting the pieces together may not be quite as simple – although it might seem like Knut Molaug, President & CEO, AKVA group ASA
it when our experts are at work. Professional installations prevents future headaches.
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Farm Mangement support
The start-up phase is critical to the success of any farm, and having a system expert on site for support will ensure optimal utilization of both your hardware- and software solutions. AKVA group offers full Farm Management Support to help fine-tune your site and for consultation and staff training, ensuring the best possible results.
Hardware solutions
Are you happy with standard solutions or does your operation or employees require fine tuning of some of the hardware? In a carefully planned turn-key project, specific hardware requirements can be taken into account at an early stage so they won’t add extra costs or delays along the way.
Software solutions
“I know the software can do it, if I can only figure out how.” We have heard it before, and aim to make all software solution a user-friendly and integrated part of your operation. This will turn it from a headache to a tool that helps you communicate with your equipment, and helps your fish talk back to you.
Training
Many think instruction manuals are tedious. We know they are a hassle, but still an important part of successful farm operation. Sufficient training of your staff and managers will minimize the amount of frustration that builds up while browsing through a manual in search of a solution to a problem. Training of staff, face to face is always a smart investment.
Turning the key to a better operation A turn-key solution is a new concept in the aquaculture industry. Choosing a AKVA group turn-key supplier is like choosing a business partner to help you plan and shape the best possible aquaculture operation based on your initial idea, challenge or problem. Your partner will take part in the planning and design of solutions to make your new farm optimal with regards to biological risk, economical-, technical risk, and mechanical system design, site evaluation, system drawings, project planning, construction, assembly, startup and training of managers and personnel.
Software support
An operation is only as good as the software needed to manage it. Efficient farm control also needs efficient and timely software support that can lend a helping hand in times of trouble. AKVA group has an entire department dedicated to this task, ready to step in to get you back on track.
Service & Maintenance support
Systems running year on end, sometimes in extreme weather, will always be subject to extensive wear and tear. In order to maintain steady operations, preventive service ageements and proper maintenance are critical. AKVA group’s Service department has decades of experience in supporting and doing maintenance under such conditions.
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External site operation
Being able to run the farm by remote control, also means being able to hand over certain operations to people located off-site. AKVA group now offers a new operation package - the farm manager can focus completely on the fish, while our technical staff looks after the technical equipment.
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