Naming ceremony for new feed barge at Aqua Nor
Written by
Anne Oma
On Wednesday, 20 August, a naming ceremony was held for the feed barge “Bolgbørra” at Skansen in Trondheim. The barge was delivered by AKVA group and will, after Aqua Nor, be put into operation at Nova Sea’s site south of Bolga.
The ceremony gathered representatives from both Nova Sea and AKVA group. It was carried out by AKVA group’s Project Director Kent Ims Borsheim and marked the handover of the new barge.
“Bolgbørra” is an AC500R steel barge with a 500-ton feed storage capacity, built to combine high capacity with operational reliability and flexibility. After the exhibition at Skansen, the barge will be transported directly to Bolga, where it will become part of Nova Sea’s production.
COO Bjørn Helge Hjartåker in Nova Sea and Project Director Kent Ims Borsheim in AKVA group. Photo: AKVA group
“This is a big day both for Nova Sea and for us at AKVA group. “Bolgbørra” is built to deliver reliability and efficiency in every aspect, from stable feed handling to a safer and simpler everyday working environment at sea. We look forward to seeing the barge in operation,” says Ims Borsheim.
The barge is developed with the possibility of remote operation of the facility and feeding of the fish, even on days when bad weather prevents the crew from reaching the site. This ensures optimal uptime and continuity of operations, even under challenging conditions.
Oskar Hammer, Operations Manager at Nova Sea. Photo: AKVA group
"For us, this is about having a safe and secure workplace at the site. “Bolgbørra” will be an important tool in our daily operations, and we look forward to putting it into use," says Oskar Hammer, Operations Manager at Nova Sea.
Throughout Aqua Nor, AKVA group has been present at Skansen every day to give tours and present the barge, along with a wide range of solutions from the company’s barge portfolio.
"It has been fantastic to see how many have come on board our barge these past days. The atmosphere has been great from morning to evening, and the interest shows that such deliveries meet the industry’s needs for efficient and safe operations," says Ims Borsheim.