Anholt Pilot: Closing the Chapter at Sea
The Anholt test site was set up to investigate whether commercially viable mussel cultivation could be integrated into one of the Baltic Sea’s largest offshore wind areas. After a couple of years of testing production potential and monitoring systems in open-sea conditions, the project has officially wrapped up at sea, marking a key milestone on the road to understanding what offshore mussel farming can achieve.
Anholt Pilot – Update June 25
Early June Mussel & Seaweed Review This past week, the Ultfarms Anholt pilot site sprang to life again as our team conducted thesecond major inspection of the season. Here’s what unfolded on-site: The Anholt pilot continues to validate the opportunities s of integrated multi-trophic aquaculture in offshore conditions but also of the challenges. Stay tuned for detailed growth curves and […]
Anholt Pilot Update – June 2025
DTU Aqua Expands Offshore Multi-Use Activities at Anholt Wind Site As part of ULTFARMS’ ongoing pilot activities, DTU Aqua recently completed a new series of offshore operations at the Anholt Wind site in the Kattegat. The research team carried out routine farm maintenance while also deploying additional production infrastructure to advance the site’s multi-use aquaculture […]
Update Anholt Pilot- March 2025
Enhanced Safety and Efficiency: Frigg Vessel Passes Ørsted Marine Inspection The Ørsted Marine Inspection team has recently completed a thorough inspection of the vessel Frigg, utilized for operations at the Anholt and Paludan pilot study sites. The inspection highlighted Ørsted’s commitment to safety and efficiency, as their standards significantly exceed the requirements set by the […]
Danish Anholt Pilot update – Dec 2024
Progress in Mussel and Seaweed Cultivation The Anholt pilot is advancing sustainable aquaculture with significant developments in both mussel and seaweed cultivation. As of September 17, mussel recruitment on commercial spat collectors deployed in June has shown promising results, with fresh weight yields reaching up to 2.7 kg per meter and an average length of […]
Danish Pilot Anholt update – July 2024
At Anholt, various types of spat collectors have been successfully deployed. These collectors are designed to attract and capture blue mussel larvae, providing a suitable surface for them to settle and grow. After several days of favorable conditions at sea, the deployment was completed, and the team is now monitoring the environment as they await […]
Update on DK PILOT Anholt – June 24
The DK PILOT Anholt project, which focuses on sustainable marine growth and aquaculture, has reported significant progress. In the first year, the growth of Palmaria palmata reached 0.2 kg per meter, with fronds growing up to 15 cm in length. This growth is consistent with the conservative deployment design used for this species. Similarly, the […]
Anholt Pilot Update – May 2024
In May 2023, the cultivation design for the Anholt pilot was completed, marking a significant milestone in the project’s development. By July 2023, all necessary permits for growing seaweed on the farm were successfully acquired. August 2023 saw the conduction of a comprehensive Safety Management Plan (HSE) to ensure the safety and efficiency of operations. In September […]
Danish Anholt Pilot Update – May 2024
The Technical University of Denmark commenced a seaweed cultivation trial at the pilot site Ørsted windfarm near the Island of Anholt, Denmark, 29th September 2023. Two horizontal longlines of 100 meters length was established and submerged 5 meters below sea surface using concrete blocks (40 kg each) every 10-20 meters on the bottom. Both longlines […]
