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When used correctly, both copper and Tralopyril can be excellent solutions for the fish farming industry.
In the risk report for Norwegian fish farming, recently published by the Institute of Marine Research, the researchers point to animal welfare as the most important challenge for sustainable aquaculture. In this context, the continued use of antifouling still plays an important role. Net cleaning in the sea has been linked to poor gill health, ulcers, and the spread of infectious diseases. To achieve the goals of reduced mortality, the aquaculture industry is therefore depend
Feb 133 min read
New Head of Development
Steen-Hansen is strengthening its commitment to innovative solutions for aquaculture and other marine industries. Marcus Bentzen has now taken up the position of Global R&D Manager at the company and will have overall responsibility for the continued development of future-oriented products and technologies for a more sustainable aquaculture industry. Marcus Bentzen, New Global R&D Manager in Steen-Hansen The appointment is an important part of Steen-Hansen’s long-term strateg
Feb 92 min read
Holistic approach to pollution
What does it mean, "a holistic approach to pollution?" Microplastics, biocides, invasive species, infectious agents, Co2.. They all matter when looking at emissions from #aquaculture nets. The choice of net material and coating is important, but even more so is the way we use them. And we need a plan for life cycle management of all equipment used at sea. Debating #microplastic emissions at the annual NAMC conference in Bergen, leading scientists, industries and other stak
Nov 18, 20251 min read
Biocides – A Necessary Tool for Managing Biofouling
Experts from Jotun speak about the use of biocides in the marine coatings market. Photo: Jotun The prevention of biofouling is a hot topic in our industry generally and for regulators in particular. Biocidal antifouling coatings containing active substances that control the growth of unwanted organisms can and do make a huge contribution to combatting the global issue, but the biocides themselves are under scrutiny even though the industry still consider biocides as a key co
Oct 17, 20251 min read
Industry first environmental declaration for net impregnation
As the first producer in Europe, Steen-Hansen has introduced an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for impregnation products for...
Sep 30, 20253 min read
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