Saab Seaye Falcon for Aquaculture

Saab Seaye has supplied a second Saab Seaeye Falcon to Abyss Aqua, a key provider of services to the Norwegian aquaculture industry. The Falcon is the world’s most successful electric underwater robotic system of its class.

Abyss Aqua have added the deeper-rated 1000 metre version of the Falcon to their extensive fleet of underwater vehicles. “We decided to go for the Falcon DR, not only because of its reliability, but also its price,” says ROV manager, Hans Christian Myhre. “We already have one Falcon ROV and we are very pleased with the performance and ease of maintenance.”

He explains that the Falcon will support them in the wide range of services they provide for the Norwegian aquaculture industry. “This includes installing, changing, inspecting and cleaning nets. Also mooring work, towing and transport, along with cleaning and disinfecting fish breeding equipment.”

Aquaculture in Australia is the country’s fastest growing primary industry, accounting for 34% of the total gross value of production of seafood. 10 species of fish are farmed in Australia, and production is dominated by southern bluefin tuna, Atlantic salmon and barramundi.