Norwegian aquaculture technology · Delivered in Asia
Fiskevelferd develops patent-pending submersible pens and renewable-energy feed platforms in Norway. Together with our partner TP Dynamic Solutions in Busan, we deliver them to Asian fish farmers — as equipment, or as a complete service with no upfront investment.
Havbruk as a Service
Most fish farms in Asia run on diesel-powered barges and manual feeding. Replacing them normally means heavy upfront investment. HaaS changes the model: we install, power, and service distributed feed platforms — and farmers pay for what they use.
Each platform is powered by wind and solar with an energy surplus — cutting fuel logistics, emissions, and noise at the farm.
Feed is distributed by gravity through water-borne lines instead of energy-hungry pneumatic blowers — fewer moving parts, gentler on the feed, and close to zero energy per tonne.
We own, install, and maintain the platforms. Farmers get modern feeding infrastructure with no capex, predictable costs, and a partner responsible for uptime.
Technology
A compact, moored platform that stores and distributes feed to nearby pens. Designed for distributed deployment: several small units close to the fish instead of one large barge far away.
| Argument | Description | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | Gravity-fed distribution replaces pneumatic blowers | Near-zero feeding energy |
| Emissions | Wind and solar replace diesel generators | No fuel logistics, no local emissions |
| Feed quality | No high-speed air transport of pellets | Less feed dust and breakage |
| Noise | No compressors or generators running at the farm | Calmer fish, better neighbour relations |
| Distance | Distributed units sit close to the pens they feed | Short lines, precise feeding |
| Investment | Offered as a service (HaaS) | No capex barrier for the farmer |
| Maintenance | Few moving parts by design | High uptime, low service cost |
| Installation | Compact units handled by ordinary workboats | Fast, low-cost deployment |
A tension-moored pen built around a central column, able to operate submerged below the turbulent and parasite-rich surface layer — and to ride out typhoons and rough seas where surface pens cannot.
| Argument | Description | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Sea lice | Pen operates below the surface layer where lice concentrate | Lower cost, faster growth, lower mortality |
| Toxic algae | Submersion below algae blooms, as with lice | Avoids loss of entire stock during an attack |
| Rough seas | The buoyancy body is the column itself — submerged and tension-moored to the seabed | Minimal motions in high seas and typhoons |
| Temperature | Depth is chosen for optimal water temperature | Faster growth |
| Crowding | Crowding by elevating the pen, not by nets and force | Gentle handling, lower mortality |
| Air pocket | Upper collar holds an air pocket | Fish keep permanent access to air |
| Disturbances | Stable, well-tensioned pen; no equipment lowered into it | Better welfare and growth |
| Escape | No contact between vessels and pen | Reduced escape risk |
| Biofouling | Less fouling at depth | Less net cleaning |
| Structural failure | Submersion reduces loads in extreme weather | Lower risk, lower insurance premium |
| Ice | Fully submerged operation under thick ice | Opens inland and cold-climate markets |
| HSE | No manual operations at the pen edge | Fewer personal injuries |
| Other species | Suited to bottom fish such as cod and halibut | Expanded market |
| Installation | Installed using smaller service vessels | Low cost |
| Net change | Net change with direct transfer of fish | Low cost, gentle handling |
For warm-water species such as barramundi and grouper, skin parasites in the juvenile stage are among the largest loss drivers. We are developing a chemical-free freshwater treatment system for marine juveniles, designed for gentle handling and integration with our pen systems.
Concept stage — details available to qualified partners under NDA.
"The submersible solution may open up more areas suitable for fish farming — including inland seas and under ice."
Who we are
Fiskevelferd was founded on 40+ years of offshore structural engineering — the discipline behind platforms designed to survive decades in the North Sea. That same engineering rigour is applied to every pen and platform we build.
Mandal, Norway
Technology owner. Develops the systems, holds the patent portfolio, and runs Norwegian pilots with industry partners.
Busan, South Korea
Strategic partner for Asia. An engineering company built on 35 years of collaboration with Fiskevelferd's founders — delivering equipment and HaaS across Asian markets, starting with South Korea and Southeast Asia.
Founder & CEO
More than 35 years in offshore engineering, including roles as structural discipline lead, project manager, and engineering manager for large drilling packages. Holds international patents in offshore drilling and decommissioning.
Education: Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH), Civil Engineering, 1981.
News
Fiskevelferd has established a strategic partnership with TP Dynamic Solutions, an engineering company in Busan, South Korea. The partnership builds on 35 years of collaboration between the founders, with TP Dynamic Solutions taking the lead on bringing Fiskevelferd's technology to Asian markets — with South Korea first.
Multiple Norwegian patent applications filed covering the submersible pen, feed distribution, and handling systems, with international (PCT) filings in process.
Completed a commercialization project supported by Innovation Norway, verifying the concept portfolio and preparing the technology for market entry.
Collaborate
We are looking for partners across the value chain — in Norway and in Asia.
Operators in South Korea and Southeast Asia interested in piloting HaaS feeding or submersible pens.
Companies with complementary systems — feeding control, sensors, energy — to integrate with our platforms.
Fabricators and suppliers of components for pens, platforms, and service vessels.
Strategic investors who want to be part of the next generation of sustainable aquaculture.
Tell us a little about yourself and what kind of collaboration you have in mind. We'll get back to you to discuss next steps.