Owatec offers efficient wastewater and sludge management for aquaculture

The new EU Taxonomy will regulate the import of goods and services within the EU area. For Norwegian seafood industries this will mean barriers to trade from the beginning of 2024.

Owatec Group’s innovative, environmentally conscious, and cost-efficient solution for this challenge will help the businesses to run as usual, and protect the environment, as contamination levels in industrial waters will be mitigated and managed to the required levels.

THREE-STEP-SERVICE

1.  Validation
– Site Visit and Assessment​
– Laboratory Scale Tests​
– Tailored Solutions to Meet the Determined Objectives
– Estimated CAPEX and OPEX for Wastewater Treatment

2.  Piloting
– Implementing and Testing at Full Scale​
– Fine-Tuning for Maximum Efficiency

3.  Delivery
– All-in-one Wastewater Treatment Solution
– Ensuring Compliance and Sustainability​
– Wastewater Treatment as a Service or
– Investment Option​

CLEANTECH with online platform guarantees

SAVINGS – Clear water, low wastewater costs.
LOW INFRA – Cleantech in sea containers.
RELIABILITY – In-house engineering.
OPTIMIZED PROCESSES – Realtime follow up and remote control.

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Balmoral Tanks’ blutanQ® RAS tank technology was heavily featured on the company’s stand at the recent Aqua Nor exhibition in Trondheim, Norway.

Jonathan Smith, Sales Director, said: “The show presented an excellent opportunity for us to demonstrate the many advantages of blutanQ. It seems as though the industry is delighted with the product as well as our accredited customer service credentials, and we have lots to follow up on after the exhibition.”

A leading UK tank design and manufacturer, Balmoral provides bespoke RAS solutions based on species, location and stage of production.

www.balmoraltanks.com

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epco Pipe Systems is a specialist in supplying comprehensive pressure pipe systems for industrial and commercial applications from the company’s UK stockholding in Leeds.

epco’s range of U-PVC and PE offers an ideal, cost-effective alternative for legacy materials such as steel.

epco now offers a full range of PE products in SDR11 and SDR17. The range includes metric PE100 Pipes ranging from 25mm-315mm, several butt fusion and electrofusion fittings, various accessories, tools and welding machines for purchase or rent.

For further information call 0113 2491155 or visit www.epco-plastics.com

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Alumichem is proud to collaborate closely with the aquaculture industry, where wastewater treatment plays a pivotal role in ensuring both sustainability and success.

The company’s experience in water treatment has illuminated the significance of harmonising chemistry and technology in this process.

Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) offer exceptional potential for high-quality seafood production with minimal environmental impact. However, the substantial wastewater generated by these systems can pose risks if not managed effectively. By synergising chemistry and technology in wastewater treatment, users can overcome this challenge and unlock numerous advantages for their aquaculture business.

Read more at: https://alumichem.com/applications/aquaculture-sludge-treatment/

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From hatcheries to fish tanks in RAS, water quality is essential for good fish development

In seafood industrial processes too, the water used in CIP (clean in place) must be free of bacteria and viruses.

For economic and ecological reasons, wastewater can be recycled after being disinfected using chemical-free systems to minimise the proliferation of pathogens. As the effluent water is loaded with organic and inorganic pollutants, it must be disinfected prior to returning to its natural environment.

BIO-UV Group ozone and UV water treatment systems are specially designed to improve water quality. They ensure that water is free of all microorganisms, both at the inlet and outlet.

www.bio-uv.com/en

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State-of-the art DNA surveillance can surpass current diagnostics approaches

Aquaculture is under pressure. Last year’s Salmon Production Survey revealed that even though output marginally increased in 2021, the general trend of decreasing Year 2 survival continues. This alarming drop in fish health also results in economic loss.

Mortalities arise when animals succumb to stress induced by an imbalance in their physical, chemical and biological environments. This can be routinely monitored, with data accessed remotely. Similarly, meteorological monitoring is habitual and seamless. Emerging companies even offer stress monitoring services using blood markers.

We are increasingly aware, however, of the role that the biological environment plays in the emergence of disease. Metagenomics, the study of all genetic information found within an ecosystem, has the potential to unlock a world of secrets, key to supporting animal welfare and reducing mortalities.

Atlantic salmon

All animals are susceptible to infection and aquatic species are no exception. As aquaculture expands, so too does the number of animals living in close proximity, increasing the propensity of diseases to spread.

Pathogens are disease-causing organisms. Many have become infamous within aquaculture: Flavobacterium psychrophilum, Yersinia ruckerii, Neoparamoeba perurans and Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae all have a familiar ring. However, they are ubiquitous and do not exist in isolation, making up complex microbial communities known as microbiomes. Livestock are continually exposed to fluctuating populations within this potentially disease-causing concoction.

Traditional diagnostic methods, including both molecular and histological techniques can be used to confirm the causative agent and inform treatment, but only offer reactionary insights once diseases emerge. Unfortunately, many microbes remain uncharacterised and poorly described.

What if we could see red flags early, detect emerging pathogens, forecast seasonal outbreaks and identify antibiotic resistance genes? Unsurprisingly, the industry is now searching for solutions to anticipate disease, inform treatment strategies and do so with time to spare. The battle against infectious disease is where the industry now craves innovation the most.

Esox workflow

Metagenomics has entered the field, bringing with it the ability to monitor total microbiomes. It uses next generation DNA sequencing and sophisticated bioinformatics pipelines to identify organisms from their unique genetic code. It can accurately detect high-risk pathogens alongside their previously unknown counterparts. Gradually databases of characterised species can be built, and the intricacies of microbiome population dynamics further revealed.

Effective disease prevention strategies are only possible if we possess an intimate knowledge of the conditions that give rise to them. All infectious diseases contain a pathogenic culprit, typically microbial in nature. Metagenomics is now revealing the genetic and molecular architecture of all micro-organisms residing within aquatic environments, learning about their relationships with one another and the animals they infect.

Using these ground-breaking insights into aquatic microbiomes, Esox Biologics ushers in a new era of precision diagnostics, identifying detrimental changes in microbial populations, long before pathology and clinical symptoms appear.

Metagenomics offers a way to control disease risk, inform treatment strategies and protect farm health.

If you’d like to find out more or trial our service free of charge, please contact our Product Manager, Ben Mackrow at benmackrow@esoxbio.com

www.esoxbiologics.com

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The new Fluggaboat offers a viable electric alternative

Unst Inshore Services Ltd has built the first 100% electric workboat in the UK. The 7.5m Fluggaboat uses an Evoy 120hp continuous rated, electric outboard powered by a 63 kwh Lithium-Ion battery housed in the console. Charging uses an onboard charger, so the vessel can be fully charged overnight or topped up during the day, depending on the rate of use.

The top speed is 30 knots but the most economical speed is 24 knots. The touch screen dash panel gives good indication of battery state of charge and use, speed and available range are constantly updated, motor RPM and kw are also displayed. Different screens show rate of charge etc. Below 20% the battery management system will go into a “get home” reduced power mode to enhance the range for the return trip to a charge point. Range anxiety is taken care of by the amount of information provided on the touch screen.

Cruise speed

Unst says: “This system with the liquid cooled battery and charger looked the best option for what we wanted. The plan was to build and test so we could measure the range at different speeds for ourselves. We find the boat has a best speed/range at around 24 knots which was a nice surprise. Our intention was to produce a perfectly viable boat, not just a token effort of an electric boat.

“We like to code the boats before delivery, this way they are ready to operate on delivery and the boat is an approved unit.”

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A unique film can help your seafood products to always be at their best

Seafood shoppers make their purchasing decision based on the quality, freshness and appearance of the products. Korozo’s KOROSKIN, with its unrivalled product presentation at the point of sale, helps consumers make the right choice.

Koroskin tightly fits your products like a second skin, preserving product integrity,  flavour and appearance while providing a transparent glossy presentation.

Find out Korozo’s easy-to-open, leak proof packaging solutions

An easy-to-open film with unique sealing characteristics, Koroskin can be used both for PET and PE trays/base web. Koroskin is highly versatile making it the ideal choice for all of your fish applications.

Properties: Leak-proof, excellent gloss & transparency, easy-to-open
Advantages: Unrivalled presentation, reduces spoilage, wrinkle-free, freezer-ready, preserves freshness, convenient for microwave cooking

Please contact our sales team to arrange a meeting or drop an e-mail at: infoweb@korozo.com.tr

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ANB Sensors presents innovative accessories to enhance the company’s calibration-free water quality sensors

The intelligent battery housings accommodate lithium-ion batteries and are rated up to 900m depth. With a built-in power management system and battery voltage monitor, they ensure prolonged lifetimes, whilst the onboard datalogger simplifies data retrieval. The flow adapter streamlines sensor integration into flow lines, which are pressure rated to 7 Bar and ideally suited for use in flow systems, ferry boxes and RAS (recirculating aquaculture facilities).

Explore these advancements for efficient environmental water monitoring – www.anbsensors.com

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