Techano chosen to equip Offshore Farm 1 project

Techano, supplier of advanced load handling equipment for the aquaculture industry, has been chosen by SalMar to equip their ongoing project, the Offshore Farm 1 (OF1). Described by SalMar as the world's "first offshore fish farm," it strives to produce more fish to meet growing global demand, while ensuring sustainability.

Establishing its position as a supplier of handling equipment for fish farms operating in exposed and offshore conditions, Techano's involvement in the project comes just before a major upgrade is due, to be carried out at Aker Verdal, Norway, this year.

"Techano confirms its world-leading position as a supplier of advanced load handling equipment in offshore aquaculture," says Øystein Bondevik, Sales and Business Development Director at Techano, calling it a "growing and important market for the future."

Techano will be providing two sets of fish transfer systems, the FTS500, which is designed to guarantee safe and efficient transfer of live fish between installations and live fish carrier. It also ensures a high standard of fish welfare, while designed to operate in harsh environmental conditions.

The FTS500 system incorporates safety measures including break away couplings and valve escape prevention valves. In either system, it has two sets of pipes and hoses with individual valves, made of high grade materials. The valves also have failsafe operation, in cases where there is a loss of power or an emergency disconnect.

Other named companies involved in the project include Graintec, to supply systems for the distribution of fish feed, FugroOceanor for environmental data and wave calculators, and Morenot Aquaculture, for hull outfitting, among others.

For more information on Techano visit their website, HERE.

For more information on SalMar visit their website, HERE.

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