The Black Sea–Norwegian Aquaculture Cluster brings together leading Norwegian technologies and expertise in one platform, with the aim of strengthening cooperation with the entire Black Sea region.
The initiative is supported by Innovation Norway.
Project Owner Company
Web: Optimar AS
Head office: Valderøya
Sector: Aquaculture
Optimar is a global leader for automated fish processing systems for use on board fishing vessels, on land and in aquaculture. These systems are installed as turnkey projects, either independently or in connection with third-party products. Moreover, as a full-service provider, Optimar offers complementary software products and services – from remote diagnostics and online service through to spare parts, maintenance, and retrofitting.
Aside from their headquarter and manufacturing facility in Ålesund on Norway’s west coast, Optimar operates other facilities in Norway, the United States, Spain and Romania. By being in the heart of The Norwegian seafood cluster, close to their customers and partners, they are able to be in front on innovations and product development. They are a global company and deliver to customers in more than 30 countries.
Web: Mat-Kuling Vannbehandling AS
Head office: Stavanger
Sector: Aquaculture
Manufacturer of water treatment equipment for the aquaculture industry, specializing in RAS. Providing all necessary equipment from a single manufacturer. Exporting worldwide with offices in seven countries.
Web: ELDI
Head office: Søvik
Sector: Aquaculture, Maritime
Eldi (earlier Mørenot Aquaculture) is a provider of solutions to the global fishing-, aquaculture- and seismic industries. They are 800 dedicated employees worldwide within sales, service and production. The company produces various types of aquaculture nets, pens, mooring and special products developed to meet unique operational needs.
Web: SHM Solutions AS
Head office: Molde
Sector: Maritime, Aquaculture
SHM is the market leader in developing safer deck equipment for the aquaculture industry.
They provide improved marine operations – safer, more efficient and profitable.
Web: AMOF-Fjell Process Technology
Head office: Straume
Sector: Aquaculture
AMOF Fjell Process Technology is an engineering and technology company specializing in process plants, equipment, and solutions for the marine, aquaculture, and food industries. With decades of experience, they design and deliver systems that maximize resource utilization, reduce waste, recovery of energy & heat and ensure reliable, cost-effective operations.
They provide turnkey solutions – from concept to commissioning – tailored to each customer’s needs:
Web: Normex
Head office: Ålesund
Sector: Aquaculture
Normex offers sustainable solutions for water cleaning and disinfection to companies in the aquaculture, fishing, maritime and process industries.
Web: Waister
Head office: Sem
Sector: Aquaculture & Food Waste
Waister is a company based on the idea of transforming wet waste into reusable products – From wet waste to value.
Wet waste creates a lot of costly logistics, often it causes smell, spills and can attract insects and rodents as it deteriorates fast.
Logistics related to wet waste handling is intensive. Frequent collection and the use of specialized trucks are common.
Wet waste is generally difficult to recycle or reuse and has traditionally been dumped in landfills. This represents both a waste of resources as well as a source of greenhouse gas emissions.
Waister enables reuse and upcycling of wet waste fractions through superior drying technology. Turning wet waste into storable and transportable raw materials creates opportunities to upcycle it to plus products. Examples are bio-fertilizers, biogas booster, feed ingredients or pet food ingredients.
Web: Tschudi Logistics Company AS
Head office: Lysaker
Sector: Logistics and Shipping
The Tschudi Group is a family-owned Norwegian shipping and logistics company. Hands-on in all respects, building on maritime expertise since 1883.
Today their main business is to provide integrated solutions for logistics, shipping, energy, and marine related activities. Worldwide coverage with a particular stronghold in the Nordic Countries, the Baltic, Continental Europe, and Africa. By combining different transportation modes within the Group, they provide full logistical solutions to match cargo with geographical requirements.
