Optimar has secured a major aquaculture contract to supply harvesting and slaughtering equipment to a new fish farming project in Kazakhstan, marking the company’s first delivery to the country and a significant expansion of its international footprint.
The deal is with Organic Fish, which is developing a modern trout farming operation in the Caspian Sea. The project aims to reach an annual production capacity of around 5,000 tonnes within three to four years. Optimar will deliver a complete harvesting package for offshore operations and a slaughterhouse package for land-based processing.
“This is an important contract for Optimar, both because of its size and because it shows that our aquaculture expertise is in demand far beyond our traditional markets,” said Håvard Worren, sales manager at Optimar.
Optimar said it worked closely with the customer through a lengthy evaluation and advisory process to identify solutions that meet strict regulatory and sustainability requirements. “From an early stage, it was clear that this customer wanted high-quality solutions and full compliance with demanding regulations, which is essential for market access,” Worren said, adding that the country and the project had exceeded expectations.
“The capital is fascinating – modern and young,” he said. “The same applies to this project. It is well thought out, ambitious and clearly future-oriented.”
Optimar’s delivery is based on Norwegian standards for fish welfare and sustainability, among the strictest globally. “There is zero tolerance for discharge of spill water,” said Worren. “Our equipment ensures gentle handling, high product quality and full environmental control.”
The Organic Fish initiative is Kazakhstan’s first sea-based cage aquaculture project and is expected to lay the groundwork for a new marine aquaculture industry in the Caspian Sea, opening the door to long-term international cooperation in sustainable fish farming.
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