NES's sister company, HAV Design, confirmed in July that it would design this vessel based on the HAV 595, which supports a wide range of live fish operations.
The Norwegian Seafood Council explained that record export volumes in May, resulting from improved production conditions, have led to a record weakening of the salmon price.
Despite global trade instability, the increased volumes and growing demand for Norwegian salmon in both the U.S. and China marked a record April for Norwegian exports.