The worlds first combined vessel for both fishing and Stun & Bleed

In close cooperation with Myre Maritim AS, Optimar is now helping bring a unique project to life: the construction of the world’s first combined vessel for wildcatch and Stun & Bleed operations. A vessel designed to bridge two industries – fisheries and aquaculture – and redefine how we handle live fish at sea.

From idea to innovation
Myre Maritim AS is owned by Michael Lockert, who has the fishing vessel "MS Kystfisk" and is fully structured on whitefish. This is about to change!

A few years ago, Hans Owen Thunem, VP sales Aqua was contacted by Michael. He had heard about our Stun & Bleed solution and wanted to know more.

Hans invited Michael onboard one of the Stun & Bleed vessels at our customer Brødrene Bakke, to see the solution in action. After a long night out slaughtering, Michael was convinced that this was the way to go.

Right after his night onboard, Michael called Hans and said "This is the most expensive trip I`ve ever had".

A bold decision had been made – and the journey began.

Combining strengths from two industries - aquaculture and wildcatch
A combined operation between fisheries and aquaculture will utilize the capacity and facilitate the transfer of expertise between the industries. Authorities set different requirements for the specific industries, and this vessel will consist of the best from both.

The use of existing technology from aquaculture, such as our automatic Stun & Bleed line - including Electric Stunner and Gill Cutting Robot, will reduce the workload on the crew on board, ensure the quality of the catch, and reduce waste.

Optimar Commander Software
In order to meet quality requirements from the market with regards to traceability, food waste and quality of the product, our Commander software will trace the fish from the moment it arrives in to the factory. All documentations of every operation is transparent and ensures that all customers and partners have correct information at all times.

Leading the way with hybrid thinking
Authorities and industry leaders continue to set higher standards for quality, sustainability, and efficiency. By combining know-how from both wildcatch and aquaculture, this project represents the next step in smarter, more sustainable seafood production. At Optimar, we are proud to support forward-thinking companies like Myre Maritim AS – and to be part of shaping what’s next.

We are very excited about this project, and look forward to see the vessel in action. We thank Michael Locart for his trust in our solutions.

For more information about this project or how we can support your operations, please contact Hans Owen Thunem, VP Global Sales Aquaculture, or follow the links below. We look forward to hearing from you!