Starfish is a fully automated, closed fish cage system with digital remote management. At the heart of it is a software platform for remote surveillance, data acquisition, bio analytics and production control. The combination of disruptive technologies and automation sensor legacy will be building blocks for future SaaS offerings from Nekkar in the aquaculture sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited about the forthcoming ocean testing and the future opportunities this may present,\u201d said Nekkar CEO Preben Liltved, commenting that Starfish has been designed to reduce environmental impact and operating expenditure to a minimum.<\/p>\n
It has double protection against escapes, avoids problems with salmon lice due to water intake from deep waters below the cage, and collects up to 90% of biological waste. It is produced in soft materials, is recyclable and designed to optimise logistics. It also pinpoints Nekkar\u2019s contribution to circular economy and sustainability.<\/p>\n
Nekkar has cooperated with Ler\u00f8y Seafood ASA from the beginning of the Starfish development work, and the project is supported by Innovation Norway.<\/p>\n
The downscaled pilot version has now been filled with seawater, and the Starfish will commence the ocean testing period before summer.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe idea behind Starfish is to reduce opex level dramatically for the fish farming industry, while simultaneously improve fish welfare and focusing on circular economy. We look forward to verifying the technical and operational parameters of the solution, before we start preparations for testing with biomass later this year,\u201d said Mette Harv, EVP of Nekkar\u2019s aquaculture business area.<\/p>\n
In both Norway and parts of Canada there is a political drive towards closed caged fish farming. Authorities view closed fish cages as a potential solution to major environmental and sustainability challenges such as sea lice, escapes and mortality rate.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday there are around 4000 open cages in Norway. Closed cages will open up additional locations. This illustrates the market potential for Starfish,\u201d Mette Harv added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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