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Leaders of Commercial Aquaculture Technologies
Leaders of Commercial Aquaculture Technologies
AgriMarine Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
AgriMarine Technologies Inc. (ATI) is a Canadian-based leading designer and innovator of aquaculture systems, dedicated to the development of
sustainable, innovative technology systems and solutions for commercial aquaculture applications around the world.
The Company develops land-based, recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) to create optimal fish rearing environments with economic and environmental benefits. Our systems are designed for applications where water access is restricted or where limited water resources are available for land-based farmed production.
Since 2000, ATI has gained valuable knowledge in the economic construction of large-scale tanks, in the management of water flows, fish husbandry and in the development of patented rearing technologies, which gives the Company an immediate market edge. We work in conjunction with leading biotechnology professionals to design, source and construct the
most advanced RAS systems and components available.
Our team of engineers works with each client to design and build optimized rearing facilities with tailor-made solutions for a wide range of
aquaculture species. From feasibility studies, to site selection reports, project and construction
management and installation, AgriMarine works with clients who want to improve their
sustainability and profitability through the application of innovative technology.
Designing Innovative Aquaculture Solutions
RAS are land-based, closed containment rearing systems with full water treatment and recycling technologies employed, that offer economic and fish husbandry benefits to the farmer. RAS has been used for fish farming
for over 20 years in hatcheries and grow out systems for a wide variety of species. Increased demands for farmed fish combined with the challenges of access to new open water culture sites for traditional
fish farming are now causing this market to explode.
RAS allows water quality of the rearing environment to be controlled, thus accelerating fish growth and crop turnover, while the entry of pathogens is minimized, as only small make up water flows need be treated.
The discharged water carrying nutrients goes through a series of purification and regulation treatments before being partially or totally reused. Water treatment processes include
solids removal (waste and uneaten feed), bio-filtration, gas balancing, oxygenation, and disinfection. For example, the high water quality is achieved by using drum filters,
bio-filters, ultraviolet sterilization for pathogen control, as well as ozone filtration.
Key Features of RAS:• Fish products can command premium pricing• Improves feed conversion ratios• Optimizes growth rates• Provides a consistent biomass once steady-state is reached• Increases bio security• Controls water temperature and salinity levels.• Lowers carbon footprint for farms that are close to markets• Designed for fish production from hatchery to grow-out
Innovation – Vision – Performance
Technical Features • Consistent supply of oxygen to the fish via an oxygen distribution
system with remote monitoring system and back-ups.• Power and Standby Power source.• Alarms and Monitoring Systems.• Treatment protocols of all incoming water as buffer from
contamination from the primary water source.
ATI has two RAS concepts to meet the needs of a variety of projects, fish species and rearing environments:
1. Circular TanksHoused in a bio-secured building, a typical design layout would include a set of nursery tanks, circular rearing tanks, and a set of purge tanks. Internal bio-filter, solids removal and emergency oxygen panels are included. A modular design can be duplicated for increased rearing volume.
2. Mixed Cell RacewaysThe Mixed Cell Raceway design is comprised of nursery tanks, grow out raceways, purge tanks and water quality control systems (bio-filter, solids removal, emergency oxygen). A greenhouse-style building is required. This type of system is also modular and may be expanded for future business growth. Typically, the mixed cell raceway concept is less costly to build and operate, whereas global experience with round tank systems is more common.
Risks Traditional Farming Systems RAS SystemControlled Rearing Environment Low HighPoor water quality Unable to control ControlledTemperature Fluctuation Unable to control ControlledLow Oxygen Events Unable to control ControlledFeed Utilization Medium HighWaste Removal Unable to control ControlledDisease Outbreaks Unable to control ControlledToxic Plankton Unable to control ControlledSea Lice Chemical treatment ControlledFish Escapes, Predation Some controls ControlledEnergy Efficiency High HighSocial License Low High
Drawings courtesy of JLH Consulting
Client Strategy
ATI customizes designs to meet the specific needs of our clients, for a variety of species and rearing environments, anywhere in the world.
Working with aquaculture projects requires a streamlined and structured process for successful execution with minimal interruption to ensure
timelines and budgets are met. We outline our general process:
1. Pre-Design Phase: Feasibility Study and PermittingThis phase of work will consist of all design, engineering and consultant contract services as required to fully design and cost estimate the project in detail such that a full feasibility study report is produced for analysis.
In this phase, our team will: • Complete a full analysis of the location of the project, water and power sources, local
climate, fish species, and desired production to define CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates.• Draft a design to suit our client’s production goals and CAPEX budget or design to
define the CAPEX if no budget has been set.• Once the estimated capital cost is established, we will conduct a feasibility study
and predict working cash flow OPEX estimates. • The final construct and budget plans will be presented to our client for final
approvals. Should the project be approved for funding and execution, additional design and service management support will be provided to all
for permitting of the project to allow the implementation phase of the project to commence. ATI will provide this service under an agreed fee
for service scope of supply.
2. Design and Engineering• In this phase, we will meet all the criteria of the pre-design
phase, including the engineering, consulting and project management services to implement the project.
3. Project Implementation In this phase we will:• Manage all aspects of the project, including budgeting, planning, construction and
installation of land-based operations.• Develop a site specific farm management system development, including sourcing of local
suppliers, tradespeople and labour, brood stock and feed.• AgriMarine will provide logistics support, engineering and physical plant support during
the development period, training, maintenance, husbandry services and animal health management services on an agreed upon fee for service basis.
Management Support Stages and Services Available 1. Provide production planning for aquaculture systems for desired production targets.2. Stocking and breeding of fingerlings or liaise with hatcheries for supply.3. Develop and carry out disease management strategies.4. Feeding, nutrient and harvest scheduling and market sales if required.5. Train farm labor and key staff in the husbandry and management of the farming systems.
How May We Help You?To get started, we encourage you to make contact to outline your ideas. We will respond with clarifying questions and arrange a time to discuss in person.
Information we may need to get started: • Have you decided upon species?• Have you decided upon production capacity?• Have you set a capital expenditure budget and are these funds
available now?• Have you suitable land available and if so what area is
available for use?• Have you adequate and stable supply of
electricity for the additional load from the proposed farm?
• Have you adequate, secure water supply for the farming activities?
Call us: 1-844-941-3099 (North America)
Senior Design TeamThe ATI team has significant fish culture knowledge, having designed, built and operated the most advanced and technologically sophisticated recirculation hatcheries in the world. The team includes seasoned professionals in the areas of mechanical and environmental engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, energy modeling, hatchery design and construction, closed containment rearing environments, fish husbandry, sales and marketing.
Robert Walker, President, ATIMr. Walker has extensive experience in logistics, sales and marketing, procurement and regulatory compliance, having worked with AgriMarine since 1993 in a variety of positions, and in the seafood distribution industry as a senior manager with responsibility for sales and purchasing. Mr. Walker holds a Master of Business Administration from Royal Roads University, where he focused on Executive Management with a specialization in Leadership Studies.
Sean James Wilton, President & CEO, AgriMarine Holdings Inc.Mr. Wilton has worked for AgriMarine since 2004 and was named President and CEO in 2012. Mr. Wilton has been involved in many aspects of the environmental engineering, construction and aquaculture industries for over 17 years. His engineering experience encompasses a multitude of designs, from complex municipal water systems to the most advanced fish hatchery systems in the world and the largest cold-water fish hatchery in North America. Mr. Wilton is an aerospace engineering graduate from the Canadian Forces School and holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the Royal Military College of Kingston.
Stephen Robinson, General ManagerMr. Robinson has significant salmon aquaculture farm management experience, including project planning, designing and installing automation control systems, sampling, and designing IT systems. Mr. Robinson has worked for AgriMarine since 1994 and currently acts as General Manager and Senior Manager of Design and Technology for AgriMarine’s marine-based solid-wall containment finfish aquaculture systems. Mr. Robinson has designed and installed control and monitoring systems for pumps, oxygenation, and waste water treatment
and has conducted environmental field monitoring and background surveys in pursuit of prospective freshwater and marine
aquaculture licenses. Mr. Robinson holds a Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) from the University of
Victoria and completed subsequent studies in Math, Physics, and Computer Science
at the University of Victoria.
ATI Team
John Holder, Consultant to ATIMr. Holder has extensive experience with fresh water systems dealing with Salmonids, Cichlids and numerous salt-water species including shrimp and he can be considered an expert in this field. He has worked and consulted for aquaculture companies on six continents. Mr. Holder graduated from the University of Guelph in 1973. Mr. Holder has consulted for AgriMarine on a number of projects worldwide.
Pedram Mahinpour, Mechanical EngineeringMr. Mahinpour has worked for ATI since 2014, and has demonstrated exceptional skills in computational fluid dynamics. Mr. Mahinpour’s possesses an ideal combination of education and work experience. He holds a Masters of Engineering, Mechanical from the University of British Columbia, as well as a Master of Science, Computational Fluid Dynamics from the University of Leeds (UK). His experience encompasses Fluid structures research, environmental and energy modeling, numerical analysis of water disinfection tanks and swimming pools.
Nick Cottrell, Mechanical EngineeringAs a graduate from the University of Victoria in 2014 with a B. Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Cottrell has international and domestic experience with engineering design in the areas of hydrogen fuel cell systems, diesel engine manufacturing as well as marine engineering.
Jeff Robins, Mechanical EngineeringMr. Robins graduated in 2014 from the University of Victoria. He has experience with John Deer Reman, University of Victoria, and the Department of National Defence. With ATI since 2013, Mr. Robins’ work has focused on finding solutions for issues that inhibit or hinder optimal fish rearing. Some examples of recent project objectives have been reducing operating costs, reducing cost of capital of infrastructure, improving water quality, and improving dissolved oxygen transfer efficiency.
Shawn Stargardter, Mechanical EngineeringMr. Stargardter holds an undergraduate degree in Physics from the University of Winnipeg, a Master’s degree in Applied Physics from the Guelph Waterloo Physics Institute - University of Guelph, as well as a Mechanical Engineering degree with Aerospace Specialization from the University of Manitoba. With ATI since 2014, Mr. Stargardter’s area of specialization is industrial automation and communication, with a specific interest in instrumentation physics.
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