Who we work with
Farm operators, service providers and site-installation contractors
Salmon and trout farm operators in Norway, Scotland, the Faroes, Iceland and Chile
Net-inspection, cleaning and mortality-retrieval service providers
Mooring inspection and site-installation contractors on aquaculture projects
Integrators building aquaculture-specific tooling on standard ROV systems
Certifying bodies and insurers requiring documented inspection footage
How Dockstr engages
Inside the Aquaculture sector
Aquaculture has a tight operational envelope; shallow water, close-quarter flying around nets and mooring hardware, and daily use by crews who are not full-time ROV pilots. Reliability, serviceability and spares availability decide the purchase far more often than depth rating or thrust.
The distribution desk carries compact observation and mini-class systems suited to that envelope, plus cameras and lighting for pen monitoring. On the secondary side we broker documented used Falcon and micro-class stock into operators who want proven kit at a working budget rather than a build slot.
Ticket sizes are small and the relationship is repeat-driven; spares, upgrades and additional units follow as inspection programmes formalise across a site portfolio. Regional coverage is centred on the North Atlantic, with Chile and Canada handled case by case through the same desk.
Operating envelope
Typical engagements
Recent mandate patterns in this sector
01
Multi-site standardisation Norwegian salmon operator
Operator standardising on a single compact ROV across several sites. Distribution mandate placed with an OEM partner and coordinated through multi-unit delivery, spares holding and operator training.
02
Used stock net-inspection service provider
Service contractor sourcing a documented used Falcon for scheduled net-integrity inspection. Sourced, tested and delivered inside three weeks.
03
Camera fleet pen monitoring refresh
Operator refreshing pen-monitoring cameras across a multi-site portfolio. Cameras, lighting and recording software specified and rolled out through the distribution desk.
04
Mooring inspection contractor capability
Site-installation contractor adding annual mooring inspection to its services specified a compact system with the tooling to document shackles, chain and anchor points to the certifier’s standard.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What underwater equipment is commonly used in aquaculture?
Aquaculture operators and service providers commonly use compact ROVs, observation ROVs, subsea cameras, lighting and other inspection technologies for net inspection, mortality monitoring, mooring checks and general site inspection. Equipment requirements vary according to farm configuration, operating environment and inspection scope.
What type of ROV is suitable for fish-farm inspection?
Compact observation and mini-class ROVs are commonly suited to aquaculture because operations generally take place in relatively shallow water and around nets, pens and moorings where manoeuvrability, image quality, reliability and ease of deployment are important.
Does Dockstr supply both new and used ROVs for aquaculture?
Yes. New compact ROV and camera systems can be supplied through Dockstr’s Distribution activities, while documented pre-owned systems can also be sourced where appropriate. The relevant route depends on operational requirements, availability, support needs, lead time and budget.
Does Dockstr work with the Norwegian aquaculture market?
Yes. Norway is an important market within Dockstr’s aquaculture activity, alongside the wider North Atlantic region. Dockstr’s network includes marine technology companies, service providers and equipment users relevant to underwater inspection and aquaculture operations.
Working in aquaculture?
Send a one-line description of the requirement. We will route it to the right desk and come back inside one working day.