Izar Fene Shipyard, part of the second biggest marine group in Europe and ninth in the world, in collaboration with Itsazi Aquaculture has developed an off-shore unit for the breeding, fattening and transport of the bluefin tuna (Thunnus Thynuus). This unit sails at 8 knots, and is able to transport living tuna from the Mediterranean to Japan, for example.

The proposed concept, combines a unique fish farming facility with a modern marine design to produce an offshore unit capable of purchasing young Tuna Fish in the selling centres, fattening of 1200 t of Tuna in nine months in hot water areas improving the efficiency of the growing process and travel to the fish markets delivering the fish at best prices.

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