Semi-Submersible Mussel Farm
The Dutch pilot has made significant progress in advancing sustainable mussel farming.During the summer, the T0 survey of the bottom underneath the Semi-submersible Mussel Farm (SMF) of OOS was carried out by Lobster Robotics with the Scout, an Automated Underwater Vessel.
Automated Underwater Vessel ready to lauch
(Picture credits Arjen Maan (Novi Marine Charter))Loadcells installed on 2 longlines
(Picture credits Stefan van Mierlo (OOS))The chlorophyll sensor that was installed on the 8 of May was still present and the wiper worked well. The 5 longlines of the SMF were installed on the 7th of November 2024 together with the load cells. It was then discovered that the sensor chlorophyll was missing (Broken off the bracket).
Chlorophyll sensor after 4 months
Chlorofyll sensor broken off New Chlorophyll sensort installed with robust bracket
(Picture credits Stefan van Mierlo (OOS))
Mussels from single rope platform
(Picture credits Pauline Kamermans (WMR))
Mussels were harvested from a single rope that was attached to the platform. These showed good growth (44 mm) and meat yield (26%). They are now sent for a check onthe presence of toxins and contaminants. On the 12 of December 202,4 a new chlorophyll sensor was installed.
