The most effective and humane way to sedate shrimps is by using the Optimar Electric Stunner. This method will also improve the product quality as well as human safety, and obtain greater efficiency and reduction in labour in the harvest process. The stunner will be showcased at our stand at the Global Shrimp Forum - will we see you there?

This week, Optimar is in Vietnam for Vietfish 2025, combining installation work, customer meetings, and a presentation at VASEP’s conference. For the people, the fish, and the future – Optimar helps producers deliver high-quality, traceable, and responsibly processed seafood.

The freezer trawler Nordborg, owned by P/F Hvalnes in the Faroe Islands, is being upgraded with one of the world’s most advanced pelagic factory decks, delivered by Optimar. Featuring seamless design, full traceability, energy-efficient operation, and a strong focus on crew working conditions, the project sets a new standard for efficient, high-quality seafood processing at sea.

Frysetråleren Nordborg, eid av P/F Hvalnes på Færøyene, oppgraderes med et av verdens mest avanserte pelagiske fabrikkdekk, levert av Optimar. Med sømløst design, full sporbarhet, energieffektiv drift og fokus på mannskapets arbeidsforhold, setter prosjektet en ny standard for effektiv og kvalitetsorientert sjømatprosessering til sjøs.

Optimar AS is pleased to welcome Trond Bjørnøy back to the company in the role of Senior Sales Manager Onboard. With solid experience from the seafood industry and previous success at Optimar, he will play an important role in the company’s continued focus on solutions for the fishing fleet.

Optimar AS ønsker Trond Bjørnøy velkommen tilbake i selskapet, i rollen som Senior Sales Manager Onboard. Med solid erfaring fra sjømatindustrien og tidligere suksess i Optimar, vil han spille en viktig rolle i selskapets videre satsing på løsninger for fiskeflåten.

Etter over 35 år som fisker satser Michael Lockert fra Myre Kystdrift på et helt nytt konsept: Kapp Linné – verdens første kombinasjonsfartøy for hvitfisk og oppdrett. Med teknologi fra Optimar, skal fartøyet sikre helårsdrift, øke effektiviteten og redusere utslipp. Prosjektet gir bedre ressursutnyttelse, høyere fiskevelferd og presis dokumentasjon. For Michael handler det om lønnsomhet, kvalitet og å bygge for neste generasjon – med Optimar som en avgjørende samarbeidspartner.

Kapp Linné is the world’s first vessel built for both whitefish and aquaculture, enabling year-round operations. Equipped with Optimar’s stun & bleed technology, it ensures higher efficiency, better fish welfare, and reduced emissions — setting a new standard for the future of fishing.

Fish welfare has thankfully gained more and more attention in the aquaculture industry in recent years. That’s important — and absolutely necessary — as we in the industry have a responsibility to treat fish as humanely as possible throughout their lives, including at the point of slaughter.

Optimar is heading to Aqua Nor 2025 to showcase our innovative solutions that improve fish welfare, improve efficiency, and simplify your workflow. Visit us at Stand A-160 in Trondheim Spektrum, August 19–21, to see how integrated systems can transform your operations.

As a decision-maker aboard a fishing vessel, your priority is ensuring that the catch remains fresh, efficiently processed, and ready for market. With Optimar Optitube Bleed and Chill™, we revolutionize the way fish handling is done at sea, offering a solution tailored to your specific needs and challenges.

The Humane Slaughter Initiative aims to promote the adoption of electrical stunning technology in the shrimp industry. By joining this initiative, producers will receive their first electrical stunner, enabling them to significantly improve shrimp welfare on their farms, provided they commit to stunning at least 1,800-2,000 metric tons of shrimp annually.

Shrimp farming is facing increasing pressure as consumers and markets demand more ethical and sustainable practices. Meeting these high welfare standards while maintaining product quality is a challenge for shrimp farmers worldwide. At Optimar, we are proud to support initiatives that address these challenges with innovative solutions like the Optimar Electric Stunner, and together with leading partners.

As the world’s population grows, feeding everyone sustainably is becoming increasingly challenging. A dietary shift is necessary, with a greater emphasis on ocean-derived proteins. Technology plays a key role in this transition, and Optimar is at the forefront, delivering state-of-the-art equipment and solutions for sustainable, efficient and secure seafood production.

New UK regulations call for humane slaughter of nephrops. Optimar’s onboard stunning and tailing prototype offers a safe, efficient, and animal welfare–focused solution—ready for the future of shellfish processing.

Hofseth’s upgraded facility in Ålesund now features advanced equipment from Optimar, boosting gutting capacity by nearly 70% and reinforcing the company’s position in the seafood industry. The upgrade also promotes more sustainable and efficient production through reduced energy consumption and improved by-product handling.

Optimar is testing the groundbreaking Catch ID system aboard the fishing vessel Hermes. Catch ID registers species, weight, and volume in real time as the fish comes aboard and sends data directly to authorities. The goal is to strengthen sustainability, precision, and trust in the seafood industry. Early results show improved efficiency – and the potential to set a new industry standard.

Få en første titt på CatchID – Optimars nye digitale system for smartere, automatisert fangstregistrering. Bli med på vår eksklusive presentasjon under Global Seafood Expo i Barcelona. Begrensede plasser tilgjengelig.

Myre Maritim AS and Optimar are transforming the fishing industry with the world’s first combined vessel for wildcatch and Stun & Bleed. The innovative solutions on this vessel set new standards for fish welfare, automation, and traceability at sea.

Currently under construction, the service boat FDA Emilie is being equipped with Optimar’s stun and bleed system—turning it into a powerful multi-purpose vessel. With top flexibility, fish welfare, and efficiency, it’s ready to take on anchoring, net handling, and fish processing in one smart package. Launching after Aqua Nor this August!