Building Three FishGlobes Simultaneously – First Delivery Approaching

Delivery of the first two units – the 10K (10,000 m³) and the 3.5K (3,500 m³) – is scheduled for early August, and the work is progressing well.

“We are working hard to meet our targets and are very pleased with the progress. We’ve got a great team of skilled professionals keeping the pace up,” says project manager Tommy Rasmussen.

High-Speed Collaboration

Building three FishGlobe units in parallel is a demanding task. The largest of the three, the 30K, is also a development project, with a very short lead time from design to production. Rasmussen describes a close and constructive collaboration with Fishglobe Technologies, where both parties are flexible and solution-oriented:

“It’s an ambitious project where speed matters. The transition from design to construction drawings happens quickly, but we work closely with Fishglobe to find good solutions. The result is an optimized product in terms of both form and function – for those of us building it, and for those who will operate it at sea.”

Tor Magne Madsen, co-director at Fishglobe Technologies, praises the collaboration:

“ Bluegreen is delivering strong work across multiple areas. They maintain high focus on progress, without ever compromising on quality or safety. Naturally, a project of this scale creates busy periods for everyone involved, but our long-standing partnership with Bluegreen is solid and resilient under pressure Tor Magne Madsen, co-director Fishglobe Technologies

From Prefab to Launch

Most components for the 10K and 3.5K units are now prefabricated. The current phase involves assembling major elements such as walls, roofs, balconies, and top sections – all of which is well underway. The top lift – lifting the upper section of the fish volume – is planned for June. For the 3.5K, the entire top will be lifted in one go, while the 10K will be assembled in sections due to its size and weight.

“We’ve invested in our own tower crane, which gives us great flexibility. We can carry out the lifts exactly when needed, without the extra coordination of renting equipment. That saves us time and gives us full control,” says Rasmussen.

The sea launch is already being planned and is scheduled for early August. A project of this magnitude requires long lead times and precise coordination – and the team is now approaching the point of locking in the launch window.

Full Speed Toward a New Record

While the 10K and 3.5K units are in their final construction phase, prefabrication of the 30K unit – the largest of them all – is well underway. Assembly will begin once the first two are delivered. With a capacity of 31,000 m³, the 30K will become the world’s largest closed containment fish farming system – and the largest thermoplastic construction ever built. Delivery is set for spring 2026.

In-House Panel Production Yields Environmental Gains

A key success factor in the project has been Bluegreen’s own production of plastic panels. These panels are used in the FishGlobe structures and have contributed to a reduction in both weight and cost – while improving design and overall quality.

“Bluegreen’s design has reduced the weight of the 30K unit from 1100 to 690 tons. That’s the equivalent of saving about 20 truckloads of plastic material – a major environmental gain,” says Madsen.

Read more: New Initiative In-House Production of Plastic Panels

Ready for the Final Stretch

Spring has arrived, bringing warmer weather – and the construction site by Frierfjorden is filling up with large, white plastic structures.

“We’re looking forward to an exciting spring and are hopeful that we’ll maintain strong momentum, safety and quality through the final phase,” Madsen adds.

With over 30 people currently working in production and strong capacity, Rasmussen is optimistic:

“It’s impressive to see what the team is accomplishing – both in terms of speed and quality.”