Well boat technology is at a much higher level today than in the beginning of the industry. That has reduced the risk of transmitting diseases, but still transport is a challenge both for fish health and fish welfare.

The seminar is organized by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Sernapesca (Chile) and the Norwegian Veterinary Institute

Programme:
11:00 – 12:00 We serve a simple lunch before the seminar starts.
12:00 – 12:30 Status of fish health in Chile, by CEO Alicia Gallardo Lagno, Sernepesca
12:30 – 13:00 Status of fish health in Norway, by Director Brit Hjeltnes, Norwegian Veterinary Institute
13:00 – 13:30 Development of transport of fish in Norway. From the early days of the industry and today, by Sølvtrans
13:30 – 14:00 Coffee break
14:00 – 14:30 Regulation of transport of fish in Norway, by Senior Adviser Knut Rønningen, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority
14:30 – 15:00 Development and regulation of transport of fish in Chile, by Sernepesca
15:00 – 15:30 Risk of disease transfer with wellboats in Norway, by researcher Mona Dverdal Jansen, Norwegian veterinary Institute
15:30 – 16:00 Processing boats an improvement for fish health and fish welfare? Director of Global R&D and Technical, Øyvind Oaland, Mowi

Presentations from the seminar:

-        Status of fish health in Chile

-        Status fish health in Norway

-        Development of transport of fish in Norway and Chile

-        Regulation of transport of fish in Norway

-        Regulation of transport of fish in Chile

-        Risk of disease transfer with wellboats in Norway

-        Processing boats an improvement for fish health and fish welfare

Contact person: Kristina Landsverk, tlf 2277 8546, e-post: Kristina.Landsverk@mattilsynet.no

NB: The seminar will be held in english