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Trident will operate a fleet of more than 60 vessels, with several newbuilds under construction, and employing around 1,000 people across seven countries. The company’s fleet includes live fish carrying vessels, service vessels, feed carriers and harvest vessels – allowing it to claim to be “the world’s first company to offer a fully integrated service portfolio across all vessel types required in the aquaculture industry”.
“We chose the name Trident because it stands for strength, unity, and the sea,” said Ole Peter Brandal, CEO of Trident Aqua Services in a press release. “Three companies merged into one team – ready to move forward together. The name is new, but the people, the expertise and the commitment to our customers remains the same.”
Trident says its vision is to help the aquaculture industry produce more, with less environmental impact, while ensuring fish welfare, operational stability, and long-term profitability, while developing smarter, more integrated solutions that reduce complexity, increase efficiency, and drive change.
“The seafood industry is under pressure,” said Arild Aasmyr, CEO of FSV Group and part of the executive team at Trident. “The industry faces tighter regulations, biological risk, climate-related challenges and increased operational costs. Trident was created to meet these realities head-on – by combining operational expertise with new technology and cross-functional teams that can help customers succeed.”
The newly formed company will retain its key hubs in Hareid, Molde, and Kristiansund, Norway, while continuing to expand its presence in international markets. The new company offers integrated solutions tailored to the full lifecycle of aquaculture production.
