The Flume Tank North Sea in Hirtshals is set to become an integral part of the North Sea Science Park, which as of 1st January includes the flume tank as an independent business entity.
The flume tank has been operated since October 2023 by Flume Tank North Sea A/S, a subsidiary wholly owned by the North Sea Science Park – but this company has now been shut down as the tank became an independent business area within North Sea Science Park on 1st January 2025.
The decision was made to create an even better framework for development and innovation in the Flume Tank, said Jørgen Christensen, Chairman of the Board of the North Sea Science Park.
‘Over the past 15 months, it has become clear that the Flume Tank is a value-creating asset for players within research, development and optimisation of various types of subsea equipment, and that the more market- and customer-oriented approach to operations creates value for customers and partners,’ he said.
‘Fishing, aquaculture and the use of the sea in general are undergoing major changes. With this change, we are bringing the activities in the Flume Tank even closer to the core activities of the North Sea Science Park. This underscores that the Flume Tank is an extremely important facility that will continue to create value in the blue world.’
North Sea Science Park director Hanne Kvist is satisfied that Flume Tank North Sea will now become an independent business area in the Science Park.
‘I am delighted and proud that the Board of Directors makes this decision and shows foresight in relation to both the North Sea Science Park and Flume Tank North Sea’s role in the blue ecosystem,’ she said.
‘The merger will strengthen the synergies between development, research and education to the great benefit of a wide range of stakeholders. We look forward to continuing and strengthening our solid collaboration with key customers and fishery stakeholders in the transition the fishery faces in the coming years.’
There will be no changes to the daily operations at Flume Tank North Sea. The current staff will continue, and Business Development Manager Mette Hyldgaard Roussis continues managing the flume tank – in combination with heading business development in North Sea Science Park.
