Selstad AS and W & J Knox Ltd announced today that Selstad has acquired a majority share in the UK based service-provider. Through this agreement, the companies aim to build an organisation with the right competencies to serve the global aquaculture industry. W & J Knox is based in Scotland and supplies equipment and services to the aquaculture […]
The Chilean owner Naviera Orca has ordered a live fish carrier from Larsnes Mek and is designed by Skipskompetanse. – The new vessel will be a cornerstone to ensure the fish’s well-being in a cost-optimal way, says CEO of Naviera Orca. The live fish carrier’s design is built on the latest newbuild for Rostein, currently being towed to […]
When the purse seine Teigenes grounded at the far end of Lofoten, it was towed for 3,5 days to Båtbygg at Raudeberg to be repaired. It is estimated that the repair will last for about 1,5 months. Teigenes from Herøy in Møre og Romsdal was on its way to Værøy to deliver 600 tons of […]
From the left: Frode Johnsen and Erik Engebretsen To ensure customers important equipment in a time of global uncertainty, Selstad has expanded their own rope production. The company has had a 38% increase in the production of ropes compared to last year, and has created three new positions at the rope factory in Måløy as a […]
New trawl warps deserve good winding from day one, and that is why purse seiner and pelagic trawler MS Harvest from Austevoll moored at Selstad last week. The spooling of wire rope with tension reduces the risk of damage, increases stability and prolongs the lifetime of the wire rope. – At Selstad we have a […]
Ulvesund Elektro is a total supplier of electrotechnical services and have announced that they are now expanding their services to include Maritime Electronics for the professional market. They will now be able to deliver and service navigation, communication and fish finding equipment from all well-known brands. Their new general manager, Birger Silden, came with a lot […]
Ever since the new owners bought Verlo AS in 2007, they have experienced an increase in activity every year. The need for more space is greater than ever and they are now in the finishing stages of moving. – We have seen the need for more space for a long time, says CEO of Verlo […]
Naval Consult was challenged by Arnøytind AS to design the most environmentally friendly fishing vessel possible. This week it was announced that the local shipyard Stadyard has landed the contract to build the new vessel, which will be a part of the fishing future. This is a major contract that will generate activity for many […]
– This year’s winner shows that there is a focus on lower emissions and increased safety, says Minister of Fisheries and Seafood, Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen. The competition between the nominees has been tough, but now it is announced that the world’s first hybrid live fish carrier(LFC), Ro Vision, has received the award Ship of the […]
The world’s smallest heading and gutting machine, Loppa100 from Havfront, was delivered for the first time in 2016 and has become increasingly popular among fishing vessels like Senja, Stormhav, Kågtind and Remøybuen. Havfront has delivered 35 machines since 2016 and receives great feedback from their customers. The interest for a land-based edition has been high, […]