The AC700R is a robust feed barge that includes a capacity of 700 tonnes, a hybrid power system, and solutions specifically designed for operations in exposed conditions.
The early morning fire on a Cooke Aquaculture Scotland feed barge on 8 January was resolved with no injuries. An investigation is underway to establish the cause of the accident.
New hybrid barge is the third implemented by Cooke Aquaculture Scotland, after previous successful installations at sites in Orkney, in bid for enhanced sustainability.