This week, Bluegreen successfully launched FishGlobe 3.5K and FishGlobe 10K – two autonomous floating closed-containment fish farming systems now heading for testing and final delivery.
The launch operation from Bluegreen’s construction site at Frier Vest involved precision, heavy crane lifts, and complex logistics.
The operation began with the globes being transported via small hydraulic transport systems across Frier Vest, through the area where Grenland Harbour is currently building a new “smart quay,” and out to the dock where the iconic crane Uglen – with a lifting capacity of 800 tons – was anchored. The globes were launched into the sea and towed to Arendal for inspection, testing, and final preparations before being shipped to their international customer.
“Moving such massive structures through the shipyard and into the sea requires both precision and solid teamwork. It’s incredibly rewarding to see how our team handles the job with such high quality and safety,” says Geir Andresen, Sales and Marketing Director at Bluegreen.
The structures were built by Bluegreen, while the technology was developed, installed, and is owned by Fishglobe Technologies in Rogaland. The project has been ongoing since the summer of 2024 and has involved a large, interdisciplinary team consisting of plastic mechanics, engineers, and other skilled workers.
“It’s impressive to see how well the interaction between design, production, and logistics works. This really shows what we can achieve when technology and craftsmanship go hand in hand,” says Andresen.
With the yard now cleared after the launch, the next chapter begins: construction of a FishGlobe with a capacity of 30,000 cubic meters.
“We’ve already been producing the panels for some time, and now that the two first globes are launched, we have the space to begin assembly. We’re excited to get started on this next project,” says Andresen.
