Faroe Islands-based aquaculture specialist Bakkafrost recently took delivery of a new feed barge supplied by local manufacturer GroAqua.
Torvgjógv was built by GroAqua at its facilities in Poland. The barge has a length of 40 metres and a capacity of 700 tons of feed and is equipped with 18 feeding lines, making it possible to supply feed to up to 18 sea cages simultaneously.
The feeding system and control software were developed by GroAqua. The builder said the new platform uses AI to optimise feed utilisation in the cages more efficiently than before.
Key focus areas include improved site operations, expanded reporting and management tools, and stronger environmental performance. The systems are automated and can be remotely operated from shore.
The barge is also prepared for shore power operation.
“Based on our positive experience with previous feed barges from GroAqua, we expect Torvgjógv to further strengthen operations at our farming site in Fuglafjørður,” said Oddvald Olsen, Site Manager at Bakkafrost.
Torvgjógv is the fourth feed barge to be supplied by GroAqua to Bakkafrost over the past year. This number also includes another 700-ton barge and two 1,100-ton barges serving farming sites in Fuglafjørður, Funningsfjørður, Árnafjørður, and Lambavík.
