History and Milestones
A pioneering company
Oscar Gárate and Hans den Bieman, the managing partners, both have extensive experience in the salmon farming industry and are fully committed to the sustainable development of the industry.
The company started the operation of its first fish farm in 2008 in the midst of the biggest crisis of the salmon industry in Chile, caused by ISA. A second farm was built in 2010. The total surface area of both farms is over 22,000 square meters. Each farm produces smolts for a specific client according to the standards and procedures developed by Sealand and agreed and supervised by the client. Complete transparency, trust and commitment form the foundations of our relationships with our clients. Total investment in Sealand Aquaculture to date exceed $50 million (USD).
2007
Sealand Aquaculture S.A. is formed.
2008
Construction of the first farm in the community of Calbuco, sector of Chayahue, with a capacity of 3,500 m3
2010
Construction of the second farm in the community of Calbuco, sector of Chayahue, with a capacity of 3 5,100 m3
2011
Qualification of Epidemiological Unit (Resolution 1557, Sernapesca).
2012
Global Gap certification.
2015
Sea transport of smolts through direct loading in well-boats.
2016
Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification.
2017
Milestone of 100 million smolts is reached.
2018
Several expansions mean Sealand increases capacity to 16,800 m3.
2019
Production of ‘post’-smolt, increasing the smolt weight up to 400 grams.
2019
In collaboration with Natpro the organic waste of Sealand is transformed by insects into high quality protein and fat.
2020
Reverse Osmosis is added to the Water Treatment System.