Chilean aquaculture service operator Yagan Chile has ordered two Racemaster net cleaning robot systems from MPI (Multi Pump Innovation) to boost operational efficiency, save time and reduce costs.
The fast-acting Racemaster 3.0. burns up to 30% less fuel compared with similar systems, said MPI. A cleaning width of 1.9m and four drums enables the robot to stretch the nets, which improves climbing and cleaning performance and manoeuvrability on baggy nets and during challenging conditions. Its large discs come with multiple options for nozzle settings and improved cleaning capacity and quality. Designed for easy access, operators can maintain the robot onsite without the need for an external technician.
Money saving
“Basically, the Racemaster saves time and reduces fuel and maintenance costs,” said Kåre Myrvåg, CEO of Norway-based MPI. “As service companies are competing to deliver the most cost efficient services to fish farmers, the robot has proved extremely popular from day one. It is also capable of handling strong currents and rough conditions, which makes it an even more reliable service partner.”
The Racemaster 3.0 net cleaning robot was launched commercially at the beginning of the year and has since been purchased 30 times in less than nine months by service companies and fish farmers in Norway, Scotland, Australia, Canada and Chile.
The Racemaster 3.0 follows in the footsteps of the first generation Terminator net cleaning system and the second generation R.O.N.C. – remotely operated net cleaner.
