New offshore aquaculture company created as SalMar seals the deal with Aker
The company will initially focus on establishing offshore fish farming in Norwegian waters before looking elsewhere.
Norwegian salmon farmer SalMar and industrial investment company Aker have closed their transaction to establish a global offshore aquaculture company.
First announced Aug. 26, SalMar Aker Ocean will operate offshore fish farming operations.
By combining Aker and SalMar's industry experience, leading competence in salmon production, software, and cleantech the aim is to create the world's most reliable and intelligent offshore farming operations with the highest requirements for fish welfare and a zero-emissions value chain ambition.
The company will initially focus on establishment of offshore fish farming in Norwegian waters, which will require establishment of a regulatory framework to manage offshore farming.
The company will initially focus on establishment of offshore fish farming in Norwegian waters, which will require establishment of a regulatory framework to manage offshore farming.
SalMar Aker Ocean will collaborate with Norwegian authorities, the aquaculture industry, and other interested parties in developing this framework.
Atle Eide will chair the board of directors of SalMar Aker Ocean and Gustav Witzoe, Kjell Inge Rokke, Oyvind Eriksen and Torger Rod will serve on the board.
Atle Eide will chair the board of directors of SalMar Aker Ocean and Gustav Witzoe, Kjell Inge Rokke, Oyvind Eriksen and Torger Rod will serve on the board.
As announced by SalMar on Nov. 9, the company has started is recruiting a new CEO. Current CEO of SalMar Aker Ocean Olav, Andreas Ervik, will step down from the position in the spring of 2022, but continue as an advisor to the company.
"SalMar Aker Ocean and its owners look forward to join forces developing offshore aquaculture as an important contributor to the future supply of healthy seafood globally," said SalMar CEO Witzoe.
"SalMar Aker Ocean and its owners look forward to join forces developing offshore aquaculture as an important contributor to the future supply of healthy seafood globally," said SalMar CEO Witzoe.
"The efficient closing process underlines SalMar's and Aker's dedication to be at the forefront of ensuring sustainable growth in the aquaculture industry," he said.
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