Day 1

Climate change, overfishing and pollution threaten marine life – and us. The ocean provides a living for more than a billion people. As the world’s population grows, more and more people need to be fed by what the ocean can provide. In principle, fishing is a renewable industry, but only if we manage the resources in the right way.

Tuesday, March 28th 2023

On the first day of our journey, we’ll embark on the Nordic Lady together and sail through the beautiful fjords to meet some of our aquaculture customers. As we take in the scenic views, we’ll have good time to break the ice and get to know each other better. First stop will be Salmon Evolution which is an esteemed land-based salmon farm, and where we’ll learn about their innovative farming techniques. Following this, we’ll make our way to Vikenco, a renowned slaughterhouse, to tour their state-of-the-art processing facility.

It promises to be a day filled with stunning sights, informative visits, and fantastic company.

Warning: the weather in Norway can be like a box of chocolate - you never know what you’re going to get. So, dress accordingly - one minute it’s sunny, the next it’s snowing, and before you know it, you’re caught in a rainstorm. It’s like playing wardrobe roulette, but with the right gear, you can definitely win this game!

Agenda for the day

Kl 09:00 | Departure Skansekaia Ålesund, boat trip with Nordic Lady.

Kl 10:30 | Visit to Salmon Evolution. Presentation of their cutting-edge approach to land-based salmon farming and their commitment to sustainability.

Kl 12:00 | Boat transportation to Vikenco.

Kl 13:00 | Lunch Vikenco.

Kl 13:30 | Visit and presentation Vikenco, slaughter and process factory for salmon.

Kl 15:00 | We’ll be departing on board the Nordic Lady to return to Ålesund.

Kl 17:00 | Quality Hotel Ålesund: beverages and presentation of each visiting company.

Kl 19:30 | Dinner at XL Diner in Ålesund Skaregata 1B, 6002 Ålesund.