With the Optimar systems proven on board stun and bleed vessel Tauroa, Napier has signed a new agreement for systems to be delivered to two more vessels, Tautiki and Tauriko.
Tauroa has been delivered, christened and put into operation, achieving the expected high capacity and confirming that the handling and outbleeding system delivers the extected results. From the outset, capacity and performance were carefully calculated through close dialogue between Optimar, Napier and subcontractors.
‘It is very satisfying to see that the system is delivering exactly as high capacities as planned,’ said Optimar aquaculture sales manager Håvard Worren.
In addition to fish logistics, the core of the installation is Optimar’s Optitube outbleed system. The technology transports fish using a spiral water flow, with no moving mechanical parts. This ensures gentle fish handling and a reliable operation. On board Napier’s vessels, the system is used for outbleeding.
‘The technology is relatively young, and it’s encouraging to see that it works so well on board vessels. We’re experiencing increasing interest in this type of system for this segment,’ Håvard Worren said.
Cooled water that is circulated through Optimar’s equipment contributes to an effective cooling effect on the fish as part of the overall process. This is fully scalable and can also be applied in land-based facilities.
He commented that close collaboration with Napier has been key throughout the project. Experience from the first delivery has resulted in small adjustments and simplifications that are now being implemented in the next vessels.
‘There are always details you discover once a vessel is in operation. Being able to apply those learnings directly to the next delivery makes the solutions even better,’ he said.
Napier CEO Kjetil Tufteland stresses the importance of this approach.
‘Ambitions to lead an industry require collaboration with suppliers who take experience and innovation seriously,’ he said.
‘The drive and ability to pursue continuous improvement are core values at Napier, and something we both expect and experience from Optimar through their important deliveries to our vessels.’
