Neptun

Aquafarm Equipment is a Norway-based industrial company that designs and produces closed containment fish farming systems.

They provide environmentally-friendly and sustainable solutions to the global aquaculture industry. Their sea-based or floating, closed fish farm cages promote reduction in food wastes, water pollution, organic wastes, and energy consumption as well as carbon emissions.

The company’s closed fish cage, called the Neptun, is a complete infrastructure integrated with a smart system that facilitates sustainable aquaculture available for lease or sale.

It is built from reinforced steel and Glass-fiber Reinforced Plastic (GRP) material bolted together with several elements using a special technology. Aquafarm’s closed fish farms feature the following benefits:

• Improved fish health - Mortality rate is lower due to optimized production environment, and the absence of chemicals as well as unnecessary mechanical handling that could trigger stress. De-lousing is no longer needed because of the cage’s design which prevents manifestation of any lice and pathogens.
• Increased profitability - Improved finances due to reduced operational costs and rapid fish growth. Closed fish cages have longer lifespan and reliability investment rate is lower compared to traditional, land-based production facilities.
• Secure working environment - Personnel safety is guaranteed, and facilities are installed in accessible locations. There is adequate designated storage space in this stable, all-inclusive platform.
• Waste to valuable resource - Organic wastes are efficiently collected and recycled for numerous applications such as biogas and concrete production, fertilizer as well as soil enhancers. Phosphorous is also extracted, treated, and converted into a valuable compound.
• Enhanced water quality - A closed containment system enables optimal water control, particularly in terms of pH level and oxygenation. Fish stress levels are significantly decreased due to stable water temperatures, adjustable currents, and UV-filtration system. Aquafarm Equipment is in partnership with SINTEF, Marintek, Norconsult, DNV GL, and Multiconsult.