In the aquaculture industry, new technology isn’t enough – it has to work. Aquafarm Equipment’s system is more than a bold idea on a drawing board. It’s a field-tested, proven solution built over more than a decade of research, collaboration, and refinement. With successful pilot operations and support from international experts, Neptune stands as a real-world answer to some of aquaculture’s toughest challenges.
Tried, Tested, and Trusted
Since 2013, Aquafarm has invested in the development of robust floating closed-containment systems. Our system has undergone trials in Norway – including a long-term test at Mowi’s R&D site in Molnes – and consistently delivered high survival rates, extremely low mortality, and zero sea lice, even in high-pressure environments.
Unlike theoretical models or isolated pilot cages, Neptune has been put to work under real-world conditions. These tests show that fish thrive in the Neptune environment, with healthier growth and significantly lower treatment needs.
Engineered Through Industry Collaboration
To ensure world-class performance, Aquafarm partnered with leading research and engineering organizations, including Marintek, DNV GL, Norconsult, Multiconsult, and SINTEF (Landbased AQ). These collaborations have led to a system that is certified to withstand harsh marine environments while maintaining stability, biosecurity, and animal welfare.
The Neptune cage is constructed from fiberglass-reinforced plastic (GRP) with steel reinforcement, built for resilience in both near-shore and offshore settings.
Endorsed by Experts in the Field
“Aquafarm has impressively developed a sustainable and cost-effective way of improving the aquaculture industry,” says Roar Paulsen, former Production Director at Mowi Scotland and Ireland (Fish Farming Expert).
Paulsen’s endorsement reflects growing industry recognition that closed-containment isn’t just an environmental solution – it’s a path toward operational excellence and long-term profitability.
Adopted Globally, Funded for the Future
The Aquafarm system isn’t limited to Nordic waters. In Scotland, Mowi is preparing to deploy floating closed-containment tanks based on Neptune’s technology, aiming to reduce time at sea by up to eight months during the post-smolt phase.
The project has also received backing from the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme, with two major grants supporting full-scale testing and commercialization (Nordic Innovators). This validation from the EU highlights both the system’s potential and its alignment with Europe’s sustainability goals.
When the industry asks for proof, not promises, Aquafarm Equipment delivers. The Neptune system is not an experiment; it’s the result of over a decade of design, testing, and operational learning. It has weathered rough seas, gained the trust of global experts, and delivered proven biological outcomes. And soon, it will play a key role in one of the world’s most ambitious aquaculture initiatives: the NEOM project in Saudi Arabia, where temperatures regularly exceed 30°C, and few would have believed closed-containment farming was even possible.
If you’re looking for a closed-containment solution that’s ready now, not years from now: ours is already in the water.