The Global Leader in Aquaculture Technology

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Work Boats

Plastic Cages

Feed Systems

Software

Net CleaningCamera SystemsPellet Sensors

Cage Farming Aquaculture

AKVA group is the world´s largest supplier of aquaculture technology, from single components to advanced recirculation systems and complete turn-key projects.

We have developed a reputation for quality products and software that provide maximum reliability and cost effective-ness. Large numbers of cages, boats, nets, net cleaners, feed barges, feed systems, sensors, cameras, underwater lights and software are currently in use on a wide variety of farms all around the world.

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Feed Barges AKVA group is the world’s leading supplier of feed barges with decades of experience and more than 200 barges delivered in many regions of the world.

From single components to software and complete turn-key solutions

Steel Cages

Underwater Lights

Feed Systems

Software

Nets

Environmental Sensors

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Feed Barges

Farming and Seafood SoftwareFishtalk is a unique IT concept and tool that provides integrated operations and full control of fish farming and seafood production.

Feed SystemsThe central feed system concept was invented by AKVA group in 1980 and Akvasmart CCS is today the most popular and reliable feed system world wide.

Camera and Sensor SystemsAdvanced video camera and sensor systems monitor both the fish and the feeding process. This ensures optimum operations and a healthy environment.

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Feed Blower:Generates transport air for the feed system.

Air Cooler: Reduces the temperature of the transport air.

New Air Control system:Regulated air speed and keeping the pellet in the gentle feed handling area significantly reduce the risk of blockage and feed breakage.

Fishtalk AkvaControl

CCS FeedingComputer

Remote location

Optimal pellet speed.

Too low pellet speed.

A feed system adapted to your production!

Akvasmart CCS Feed System

All Akvasmart CCS Feed Systems and components are Feed CARe CeRTiFied to preserve pellet quality from silos to fish.

The Akvasmart CCS Feed System is designed to handle more than 40 feed lines running in parallel and more than 1000 cage/tank units, centralized- and/or hopper feeders, all operated from one PC.

Akvasmart CCS is the perfect choice for feeding fish, designedto fit the requirements from low capacity system such as CCS-32, up to high capacity systems such as CCS-110.

Polarcirkel Feeding Pipes

A wide range of high quality and durable Polarcirkel Feeding Pipes with lengths up to 1000 metres.

The Wavemaster Steel Cages include smart solutions for fully integrated non-slip walkways, net supports and floats with self-draining top.

Polarcirkel All-Plastic Cages. A well proven concept in flexible cage design for extreme conditions. More than 40.000 cages have been delivered world wide since 1974!

Wavemaster is the world’s leading supplier of square steel cages with close to 10.000 cages delivered since 1985!

dedicated cage concepts - square or circular solutions

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Feed Silos:Up to 8 silos can be connected in series for each feed line.

Feed doser:With capacities from 10g/sec up to 192kg/min.

Feed Selector Valve: Distributes feed to the correct cage and ensures gentle feed handling.

New 90 and 110 mmCCS Feed Selector Valve with 4 pipe connections.

Polarcirkel Plastic Cages

The net above was submerged in high salinity saltwater for more than 20 years. Tensile strength remained unchanged!

Strong and durable EcoNets are virtually escape and predator proof.

New Polarcirkel ecoNet (PeT) long-life net techology

Rotor Spreaders:Faster and even growth from excellent feed spread.

Avoid fish escaping. A long cut in an EcoNet will tend to stay closed due to the nets semi-rigid structure and special non-tearing wire weaving.

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Wireless CAP Transmitter with surface camera.

Smarteye 360 Twin CameraThe SmartEye Camera System is a class above and the most advanced system on the market. SmartEye 360 Twin can pan and tilt 360°!

Super HR/Basic HR CamerasThe Super HR and Basic HR, are colour/monochrome models and the world’s most popular feeding cameras.

SmartWinchA dual SmartWinch allows easy vertical and horizontal positioning of the SmartEyecamera inside the cages.

A problem can be shown and solved without the presence of a specialist, through the use of a portable camera and the Remote Video system.

Cage control and maintenance...Akvasmart Cameras have been produced for more than 20 years. Based on this experience, AKVA group has a complete product range from basic monochrome fixed cameras to movable pan & tilt colour cameras. For cage farming production units, Akvasmart Cameras can be used to monitor:

• Underwater feeding activity• Surface feeding activity• Fish behaviour• Fish maturation• Fish parasites (sealice)• Morts at the bottom of the cage• General surveillance

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A complete range of dedicated video camera solutions...

Feeding cameras look straight up towards the surface during the feeding in order to see uneaten pellets.

The new CAP wireless transmitter and surface camera provide all vital data and ensure 3600 overview.

Low Light HR Camera

doppler dPS Pellet SensorThe patented Doppler DPS with built-in camera, detects uneaten pellets. The feeding rate is increased or decreased automatically based on the detection of uneaten feed (reflecting fish appetite).

Marine fouling is driven by sunlight and high water temperatures and causes reduced waterflow through the cages and low oxygen levels. Strong algae and mussel growth cause the cage/net to become heavier, which increase net loads and in the worst case scenario a breakdown of the cage/net construction.

effective idema Net Cleaning ensures optimum oxygen levels and faster growth...

Polarcirkel CagesThe most popular models are the circular cages in 315, 400 and 500mm floating pipes with circumferences from90-160m.

Wireless CAP with built-in surface camera, transmits datafrom cameras and sensors.

environmental SensorsEnvironmental sensors monitor and log water temperature, oxygen and tidal currents. This ensures optimum conditions for the fish. The data can be transmitted via a CAP or a hardwired or wireless EAP.

Smarteye Surveillance Camera provides control over unwanted visitors, predators, feed spread or simply added safety when working alone at the farm.

To know the environmental data as temperature, oxygen and current speed are factors that are important inputs when feeding fish.

The portable Fish Farm Inspection system provides crystal clear video images from the submerged camera during feeding or underwater inspections.

The new SmartEye 360 Twin has endless

360o pan and tilt, and no external moveable

parts. The camera can easily be positioned

with a SmartWinch.

SmartWinchA dual SmartWinch allows easy vertical and horizontal positioning of the SmartEyecamera inside the cages.

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eAPEnvironmental Access Point for transmitting environmental data (hardwired or wireless), including hardwired network for video camera transmission.

Operation Center/Feed Barge or Work BoatThe SmartController provides fast and accurate camera and winch controls.

Idema Underwater LightsAdvanced and reliable photo period control increases profitability. Correct use of Underwater Lights in cold water aquaculture reduce fish maturation, increase growth and improve feed utilization. This Light series is adapted for smolts and juveniles in small tanks, as well as on-growing salmon, cod and other fast growing species that require light control on larger farms.

Forget corrossion! Polarcirkel plastic bracket after ten years in saltwater!

Polarcirkel CagesThe most popular models are the circular cages in 315, 400 and 500mm floating pipes with circumferences from90-160m.

Rotor Spreaders

Environmental Sensors

Underwater Lights

Land Based Aquaculture

Tailor-made solutions and software for all types of land based aquaculture

AKVA group offers a wide range of land based aquaculture technology, from single components to complete recirculation systems worldwide. The complete range of quality products and software provides maximum reliability and cost effectiveness. Land based aquaculture is one the fastest growing food industries in the world. Although most of the industry was developed as extensive fish farming in ponds with low technology solutions, the main reason for today’s growth is the increased use of intensive solutions and the latest innovations in water treatment technology.

AKVA group´s intelligent control systems and historical data allow for the right decisions always to be taken at the right time. The operations are continuously controlled, improving fish welfare, growth and profitability.

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Variuos types of pondsTraditional ponds have been used in aquaculture for hundreds of years, and are found in many different shapes and types.

RacewaysRaceways generate slow water velocity, and are best suited for slow swimming and bottom dwelling species.

D-ended racewaysD-ended raceways generate medium water velocity, making them suitable for slower swimming species.

Feed Systems

Oxygen Cones

Recirculation Systems

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Underwater LightsCorrect use of Underwater Lights can control fish maturation, increase growth and improve feed utilization in cold water aquaculture.

Feed SystemsThe Akvasmart CCS Feed System will feed the correct amount at the optimal rate, on time and every time. Thus it can optimize the entire feeding process.

Cameras and SensorsSmart cameras provide a full overview of both fish behavior as well as the site. Enviromental sensors ensure optimal conditions for the fish.

- from single land based components, to software and complete turn-key solutions

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Oxygen Sensors

Temperature Sensors

Underwater Lights

SurveillanceCameras

Video Cameras

Network Solutions

Surveillance Camera

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How to design the optimal recirculation system?

BiofilterThe fixed fluidised Biofilter combines

high performance with simple

maintenance and low operating

costs. This multi-step concept has

been developed for ultimate biofilter

stability.

Feed SystemsAkvasmart CCS Feed Systems are integrated

with the UNI Recirculation Systems. Both

the centralized feed system with Rotor

Spreaders, and the individual tank feeders

are connected to the AkvaControl software.

All systems are Feed Care Certified to

preserve pellet integrity.

Designing the optimal recircultion

system is challenging, but AKVA

group´s dedicated engineering team

has extensive experience in dimen-

sioning systems with the desired

water quality at minimal investments

and low operating costs.

In order to ensure maximum return

on investments, AKVA group carries

out elaborate pre-projects in close

cooperation with the customer prior

to initiating any construction.

This ensures a system that perfectly

matches the requirements of the

species, as well as husbandry routines

and local conditions.

Split-Loop designTo obtain optimal stability and

bio filter efficiency, the flow through

the Biofilter has to be reduced

compared to the flow through

the CO2 Stripper. The alternative

is to operate with higher CO2

levels, which would cause

reduced growth and a higher

feed requirement.

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iControl Process Control

iControl is a new platform that will be used to connect and control all technical equipment and processes on the farm. The system also allows for remote control via the internet or mobile phones. iControl is open ended and compatible with all types of equipment, sensors and technical installations. It has a 3D design with interactive control functions, making it easy to operate. It will also show you the status of every single component on your farm real time, or pinpoint an alarm to the exact location of a problem, allowing for complete farm control.

Feed SilosUp to 8 silos can be connected in series for each feed line.

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Oxygen ControlStable oxygen levels are essential to

all aquaculture systems, as periodical

drops in oxygen levels reduce fish

appetite, and increase stress levels

and mortality.

CO2 StripperThe CO2 Stripper provides

efficient CO2 removal at

low energy costs, including

efficient stripping of

nitrogen.

UV FilterThe UV Filter provides

efficient ultra violet water

disinfection at low costs.

The UNI design results in

head loss of only 3 cm.

Mechanical FilterAn efficient mechanical

particle filter removing

particles larger than 50

microns. This is crucial

for optimal biofilter

performance and general

pathogen control.

Header PumpsThese are the only pumps in the UNI Recirculation System. The remaining flow is achievedthrough gravity only.

Mort CollectorCombined water outlet

screen and mort collector

system.

CO2

Software A wide range of dedicated

iControl and Fishtalk

software solutions.

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Integrated operations with software...

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Fishtalk Plan provides optimal production plans according to your production and market strategies. This gives you a unique basis for making qualified operational decisions based on various scenarios for each species.

Fishtalk Control provides a complete over-view of the biological status of the production. The tool keeps track of all activities through the sophisticated log; from unit and farm level, to top executive management.

Fishtalk Finance enables simulation of the financial effects of the planned activities. The solution provides in-depth information according to the biological plans, budgets and forecasts, -all based on a set of different scenarios.

Fishtalk allows for accurate control, budgeting and planning of your production

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Red Sea, Saudi ArabiaThe construction of a 8 unit broodstock site for Greater Amberjack will secure fertilized eggs throughout the year for the annual production of 5000 tons.

Port Lincoln, Australia The break-through in farming of Bluefin Tuna in tanks with recirculation was awarded the world’s 2nd best invention in 2009 by TIME Magazine!

Shenzhen, ChinaThe proximity to the large cities of Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Guangzhou was an important factor for establishing a turbot farm in a warm water area outside Shenzhen.

Software – New innovative projects world wide...

AKVA group, the leader in aquaculture software

Tailor-made solutions for cost effective aquaculture

AKVA group’s software division has its origins in the merger between Maritech and Superior Systems. Both companies were market leaders within their fields; Superior Systems within operational control of marine and freshwater operations, and Maritech in systems for packing, sales, logistics and financial management of seafood production. AKVA group has since then safeguarded their unique position,

and has developed the integration between the systems even further. As a result, Fishtalk is the most robust, flexible and user-friendly aquaculture software on the market today. Integrated companies are able to trace every single fish from broodstock to the end customer, including audit trails, docu-mentation and financial management.

With decades of experience to draw from, our profes-sional consultants will act as both partners and advisors. This in turn ensures the best possible return investment. It is not just a question of installing the software; training and knowing how to use it correctly is equally important. Our consultants will help you optimize your farming process; they will ensure that you deliver

the correct product to the correct customer every time; they will help you maintain recordkeeping to a minimum; they will enable you to target your sales to the market offering the best price, and so on. When providing our software division with your requirements, we will customize the solutions to make your business as efficient as possible.

Complete control from hatchery to customer...

Fishtalk controls the farming process and ensures detailed documentation of feed type, feed batch and feeding time. All treatments and vital environmental data is recorded. This documents the processes and ensures environmentally friendly and safe food. The fish are traced from the farm site to the customer, via a packing/labelling and sales system. The system is a new platform for certification in accordance with the GlobalGap and BRC quality standards.

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HARVeSTiNG PROCeSSiNG LOGiSTiCS SALeS CUStoMer

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Turn-key solutions and long term partnership...

Project planning Budgeting

Two heads think better than one, says an old proverb. In terms of planning an aquaculture operation it translates into allowing people with different know-how to work together in the planning process. Letting AKVA’s technical experts team up with your own operational experts will allow a more holistic view of the undertaken project.

Budgeting means planning ahead to create an image of the size and shape of your operations. It is imperative for the finance- and sales department in their jobs. Allowing technical conside-rations into the budget will also help you identify constraints or bottlenecks in your operation.

Minimizing risks...

AKVA group is the only turn-key

supplier with the capability to offer

both cage farming and land based

aquaculture operations with complete

technical solutions. Being a turn-key

customer means leaving responsibility

for technical matters to external

experts, while allowing your own

personnel to focus on biology

and production.

AKVA group’s team of professionals

knows what is important for your

success in the aquaculture industry.

We are able and willing to take on

the responsibility for delivering

technology with the quality, standards

and service level needed to minimize

the risk of technical problems which

may lead to production down-time

and associated financial losses.

We will ensure the integrity and

quality of our work by undertaking

thorough and detailed planning and

pre-project design of your farm.

This will enable you to focus on

biological and financial performance,

and leave the rest to us.

Plug and play may be the preferred mode

for anyone wanting to add two pieces of

equipment together, and making them

work. In an aquaculture facility, putting

the pieces together may not be quite

as simple – although it might seem like

it when our experts are at work.

Professional installations prevents future

headaches.

The start-up phase is critical to the success of any farm, and having a system expert on site for support will ensure optimal utilization of both your hardware- and software solutions. AKVA group offers full Farm Manage-ment Support to help fine-tune your site and for consultation and staff training, ensuring the best possibleresults.

increasing value, shoulder by shoulder

As a farm owner or farm manager your main concern is to create a safe environment where your investment can grow as fast as possible without adding more cost than necessary. Partnering with AKVA group will allow you to keep your focus on fine tuning operations to increase profitability, while sharing the technical load with people who are experts in achieving technical excellence.

Farm Mangement support

installations

KNUT MOLAUG, President & CEO, AKVA group ASA

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Turning the key to a better operation

A turn-key solution is a new concept in the aquaculture industry. Choosing a AKVA group turn-key supplier is like choosing a business partner to help you plan and shape the best possible aquaculture operation based on your initial idea, challenge or problem. Your partner will take part in the planning and design of solutions to make your new farm optimal with regards to biological risk, economical-, technical risk, and mechanical system design, site evaluation, system drawings, project planning, construction, assembly, startup and training of managers and personnel.

Hardware solutions Software solutions

Are you happy with standard solutions or does your operation or employees require fine tuning of some of the hardware? In a carefully planned turn-key project, specific hardware requirements can be taken into account at an early stage so they won’t add extra costs or delays along the way.

“I know the software can do it, if I can only figure out how.” We have heard it before, and aim to make all software solution a user-friendly and integrated part of your operation. This will turn it from a headache to a tool that helps you communicate with your equipment, and helps your fish talk back to you.

Many think instruction manuals are tedious. We know they are a hassle, but still an important part of successful farm operation. Sufficient training of your staff and managers will minimize the amount of frustration that builds up while brows-ing through a manual in search of a solu-tion to a problem. Training of staff, face to face is always a smart investment.

An operation is only as good as the soft-ware needed to manage it. Efficient farm control also needs efficient and timely software support that can lend a helping hand in times of trouble. AKVA group has an entire department dedicated to this task, ready to step in to get you back on track.

Systems running year on end, sometimes in extreme weather, will always be sub-ject to extensive wear and tear. In order to maintain steady operations, preventive service ageements and proper mainte-nance are critical. AKVA group’s Service department has decades of experience in supporting and doing maintenance under such conditions.

Being able to run the farm by remote control, also means being able to hand over certain operations to people located off-site. AKVA group now offers a new operation package - the farm manager can focus completely on the fish, while our technical staff looks after the technical equipment.

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