Gael Force delivers containment system to Iceland

Working in close collaboration with Hábrún and local service provider Sjótækni, who managed all installations and inspections, Gael Force designed, built and delivered a complete containment system comprising pens, moorings and nets.

All the equipment supplied went through rigorous technical analysis to ensure the highest levels of quality, reliability and longevity in the Icelandic marine environment. This process included advanced simulations of wind, wave and storm conditions, as well as assessments of the behaviour of floating structures such as pen overtopping and net deflection.

The installation features a SeaQureMoor mooring grid and SeaQureNet HDPE containment nets and bird nets, which combine lightweight construction with high breaking strength to deliver outstanding containment performance and effective protection from predators.

The site has also been equipped with 120-metre circumference pens with 500mm floatation pipes. Meanwhile, SeaQurePen Ultra, the latest addition to the range, is a steel bracket pen that has been purpose-built for exposed aquaculture sites. The design benefits from heavy-duty galvanised brackets for enhanced structural integrity and resilience, along with engineered tie rods to ensure optimal load distribution.

Commenting on the project, Gael Force Sales Manager Sigurður Steinþórsson said: “We are pleased to support Hábrún in their plans for growth with the introduction of our SeaQurePen Ultra and wider SeaQure range into their operations. We are grateful to Hábrún for placing their trust in us to deliver robust, fit-for-purpose equipment for use on their site.”

Hábrún, established in 1996, is based in Ísafjörður in Iceland. Its main farmed species is rainbow trout.

Gael Force Group will be showcasing the SeaQurePen Ultra, along with other products, at Aqua Nor in Trondheim, Norway, on 19-21 August 2025.