In what can be described as a historic event for the Norwegian aquaculture industry, the well boat Ronja Ode was christened Ålesund on October 12th. This marked the beginning of a unique collaboration between the two local companies, Ode and Sølvtrans, which are working together to drive innovation and development in aquaculture.
Ronja Ode is the world's first dedicated well boat for transporting farmed cod and represents a significant step forward in the development of the cod farming industry. The boat is the result of a close collaboration between Sølvtrans, a leading well boat company, and Ode, the Norwegian cod farmer. This partnership demonstrates how local companies from the Sunnmøre region are leading the global market for aquaculture solutions.
A Milestone for Norwegian Aquaculture and Local Collaboration
“This collaboration between Sølvtrans and Ode is a great example of how local companies along the coast are world leaders in aquaculture and aquaculture solutions, working closely together to achieve their goals. Ronja Ode, as the first well boat dedicated for cod, will be an excellent addition to our integrated value chain. – Ola Kvalheim, CEO of Ode.
Christian Remøy, head of cod operations at Sølvtrans, shared the excitement: “Sølvtrans is very pleased that two local companies, Ode and Sølvtrans, have started a long and important collaboration in the transport of farmed cod. We see cod farming as an innovative and future-oriented industry. The crew and shipping company have worked hard over the past six months to prepare the world’s first dedicated well boat for cod. Sølvtrans hopes Ronja Ode will make a significant contribution to Ode delivering a top-quality product to the market
Many Attended the Celebration
Several hundred people gathered at the pier to witness the christening of the boat. Traditional sea shanties were sung by the local male choir, Dovre. Delicious cod dishes were served, and there were competitions arranged for the children present. During the ceremony, there were speeches from Robin Halsebakk, CEO of Sølvtrans, Ola Kvalheim, CEO of Ode, and Håkon Lykkebø Strand, Mayor of Ålesund. The godmother of the boat was Trine Silseth Bergsås, who works as a logistics and sales coordinator at Ode.
