Mowi Scotland Enhances Environmental Monitoring with Purchase of Blueye X3 ROV from SCS

Mowi Scotland, the UK’s largest salmon producer, has acquired a Blueye X3 Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) from Subsea Commercial Services Ltd. This advanced ROV will be utilised for environmental monitoring around Mowi Scotland’s aquaculture sites, furthering the company’s commitment to sustainable and responsible aquaculture practices.




The X3 has been specified with state-of-the-art features, including the WaterLinked DVL A50 300m, a Reach Alpha Two-Axis Rotating Gripper, and ruggedized hand controller. These capabilities will enable Mowi Scotland to conduct thorough and precise environmental assessments, ensuring the health and sustainability of marine ecosystems surrounding their operations.

“We are looking forward to integrating this new ROV, and the advanced capabilities it offers, into our environmental monitoring programme,” said Stephen MacIntyre, Head of Environmentat Mowi Scotland. “This technology will enhance our ability to gather data on how our operations are interacting with the marine environment, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of environmental stewardship.”

SCS’ Managing Director Callum Magee explained the “Blueye X3 has been designed to perform reliably in challenging underwater conditions. The integration of the WaterLinked DVL A50 300m will provide superior navigation and positioning, while the Reach Alpha Two-Axis Rotating Gripper will facilitate the manipulation of objects and samples underwater. The Ruggedized Controller ensures robust and intuitive operation, even in harsh environments."

Mowi Scotland’s acquisition of this advanced ROV underscores its ongoing commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to lead a blue revolution. By enhancing its environmental monitoring capabilities, the company aims to ensure the long-term health and productivity of its aquaculture sites, benefiting both the environment and the industry as a whole.

About Mowi Scotland
Mowi Scotland is an integrated seafood company – with expertise in feed production, salmon farming, processing and marketing. In Scotland, 1500 dedicated staff raise fresh Atlantic salmon in the cold and clear Scottish Highland waters for domestic and export markets around the world. Mowi Scotland is part of Mowi ASA, Mowi ASA is the world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon with harvest volumes of 475, 000 tonnes in 2023, equivalent to a global market share of approximately 20 per cent. Mowi has been ranked the most sustainable protein producer by the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index for the fifth year in a row.

About Subsea Commercial Services Ltd
Subsea Commercial Services Ltd is a leading provider of advanced underwater solutions with a focus on innovation and reliability. SCSsupports a wide range of industries, including aquaculture, offshore energy, scientific research and nuclear energy.

Location: Scotland, UK