Reduced noise from reduced feed-boat traffic
The installation of the new feed barge system is expected to halve the current amount of feed boat traffic. When coupled with the pens being moved further away from shore, this represents a significant reduction in feed boat traffic noise – particularly at key times such as dawn and dusk.
More Efficient Feeding
The new barges are filled in a single trip from a large vessel and will hold at least one week’s food. All the machinery to measure and transport the food out to the fish is kept in a stable, dry space below deck rather than exposed to the elements.
Improved safety for workers
The new barge system provides a safer work environment and allows our experienced fish feeders to focus on feeding the fish rather than maintaining the feed hoppers. The more robust technology of the new feed system means that there is less physical impact on workers (less strenuous work) and that the skill and experience of older workers can be retained in feed roles.