Torghatten Aqua

Torghatten Aqua is an investment and development company rooted in the Helgeland coast. The company focuses on developing profitable and sustainable businesses in the maritime industries. With a dedication to the sea and the value derived from its resources, Torghatten Aqua has a team of knowledgeable employees who have contributed significantly to the development of sustainable aquaculture, research and development, tourism, and maritime education. The company's commitment to both capital and competence is evident in its efforts to educate around 500 students at the Campus BLÅ on Toft, outside Brønnøysund. Since its establishment in 1997, Torghatten Aqua has been a family-owned business, creating substantial value, employment, technology, and educational institutions. In a bid to expand its ownership and further develop the company, Torghatten Aqua seeks to involve more stakeholders who believe in the future of the maritime industries and the need for robust local businesses. The company's operations at Toft encompass various ventures related to the sea's resources and opportunities, including sustainable aquaculture research, a showcase facility for aquaculture, and a tourist facility providing accommodations and a restaurant offering seafood, the end product of their operations. Torghatten Aqua's rich heritage motivates the company to continually seek new opportunities presented by the sea. As the company explores the potential of maritime industries, traditional aquaculture methods and new offshore and onshore techniques, as well as new marine species, are all under consideration. Recognizing the potential for increased value creation and employment in the coming years, Torghatten Aqua is poised to address the shift from the diminishing petroleum industry to new sources of revenue and employment, particularly within the seafood sector, a responsibility that the company takes seriously. Overall, Torghatten Aqua presents a compelling vision for the future of sustainable and profitable maritime businesses, emphasizing the importance of both expertise and investment in driving its continued success and contributions to the evolving landscape of the Norwegian maritime industries.