The launch operation from Bluegreen’s construction site at Frier Vest involved precision, heavy crane lifts, and complex logistics.
Photo: Bluegreen Group
Norwegian closed containment engineering specialist Bluegreen Group has announced it has successfully launched two "next-generation" FishGlobe fish farming facilities, FishGlobe 3.5K and FishGlobe 10K, from its construction site at Frier Vest.
The huge floating closed-containment structures were built by Bluegreen, while the technology was developed and installed by FishGlobe Technologies, based in Rogaland, Norway. The project, which began in summer 2024, has involved a large team of engineers and specialists, the company said.
Bluegreen Group said it used hydraulic transport systems to move the giant globes across the shipyard and through an area where Grenland Harbour is building a new “smart quay.” They were then transferred to the dock and lifted into the sea by Uglen, an iconic 800-tonne capacity crane.
“Moving such massive structures through the shipyard and into the sea requires both precision and solid teamwork,” said Geir Andresen, Sales and Marketing Director at Bluegreen, via a press release. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see how our team handles the job with such high quality and safety.”
The units are now on their way to Arendal for inspection and testing before being shipped to an international customer.
One of the FishGlobe units during transportation for launch.
Photo: Bluegreen Group
With the two units now launched, Bluegreen said it is clearing space at the yard to begin construction of the FishGlobe 30K, which will have a capacity of 30,000 cubic metres - making it both the largest closed fish farming unit and the largest thermoplastic structure in the world.
“We’ve already been producing the panels for some time,” Andresen said. “Now that the two first globes are launched, we have the space to begin assembly. We’re excited to get started on this next project.”
