Aquaculture is no longer just a niche. In Canada, it’s a billion-dollar industry—feeding local communities, meeting international demand, and playing an important role in the national conversation around food security. British Columbia alone produced more than 50,000 tonnes of salmon in 2023, making up half of Canada’s total aquaculture output. And it’s not just about volume. Aquaculture is bolstering employment, capital investment, and long-term livability options in many coastal Indigenous communities. With this kind of tremendous growth comes complexity.
A Changing Landscape Beneath the Surface
Ocean-based farming isn’t easy. Climate shifts, regulatory changes, and global trade disruptions continue to shape the aquaculture landscape. Operators need to manage species health, infrastructure wear and tear, and environmental compliance—all while pushing innovation forward. Traditional diving teams still play a critical role, but there is a growing demand to decrease cost and downtime. That’s why more operators are turning to remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to get ahead.
Mission Critical Steelhead ROV
SEAMOR Marine’s Steelhead inspection-class ROV is built for the real-world demands of aquaculture. It carries critical tools for monitoring high-value species like chinook and Atlantic salmon, trout, Arctic char, mussels, oysters, and clams. It’s also a key enabler for exploring commercial viability of new species as environmental conditions and industry practices evolve. But the Steelhead does more than observe. With plenty of practical custom loadouts, including SEAMOR’s dual-grip manipulator with 3.5 inch diameter grip, operators can swiftly tackle key repairs to physical netting, anchors, or cages.
Working for You by Working with Others
Why have access to just one tool when you can have all of them? Intentional design decisions allow the Steelhead ROV to host an array of compatible third-party accessories to ensure maximum value for every operator, regardless of context-specific constraints such as latitude, species, or jurisdiction. In reducing the risk to human divers while also boosting the efficiency of key data collection through unwaveringly consistent and reliable performance, the Steelhead is poised to be mission critical for guaranteeing habitat integrity and regulatory compliance.
Marine Technology based on Canada’s West Coast
SEAMOR Marine, based on Vancouver Island, has positioned itself on the leading edge of industry innovation and commercial operations on Vancouver Island off Canada’s West Coast. Beyond the specifications outlined above, SEAMOR Marine sets itself apart by offering unparalleled responsiveness and customer service, guaranteeing that operators get the highest return on their Steelhead ROV as an operational investment. If you are ready to optimize your aquaculture operations with a SEAMOR Marine Steelhead ROV, connect with a member of our team today.