Arctic Cod: Our First Project

From concept to operation in under one year

In spring 2020, Eyvi actively explored opportunities in an uncertain market. One phone call quickly turned into a clear need: Four tanks for cod, as fast as possible. The team worked through the night and delivered a 3D model the very next day.  May 2020 the concept and agreements were in place. August 2020 the construction started. April 2021 the facility was completed and fully operational.

The timeline was widely considered unrealistic, but for us it became a promise we were determined to deliver on.

A true start-up effort where everyone stepped in

Being a small team with only 11 people, everyone had multiple roles. Taking responsibility was what mattered. Everone worked side by side side – installing, coordinating, solving problems and keeping progress on site.

This way of working proved decisive. Not only for completing the project, but for building trust, ownership and a strong sense of team. The Arctic Cod project laid the foundation for how Eyvi still works today, with close collaboration between disciplines and a clear expectation that everyone contributes where it matters most.

Built outdoors in winter, wind and a pandemic

The facility is entirely outdoor-based, located on a weather-exposed island on the Helgeland coast. Construction took place from autumn through early spring, under demanding conditions: Strong winds, sub-zero temperatures and complex logistics intensified by Covid-19 restrictions.

To maintain progress, constant adaption was required. Temporary structures, scaffolding, tents and protective solutions were built as new challenges emerged. The project became a great test of Eyvi’s ability to adapt quickly when conditions changed fast.

The first Eyvi built facility

Arctic Cod was the first Eyvi facility put into operation. Designed as a pure flow-through system (FTS) for both cod and salmon, the project delivered important learning from day one, particulary around differences in fish behaviour and how technical solutions must adapt accordingly.

The result was a facility that performed as intended from the very start. Several years later it continues to operate reliably, with solid biological results and stable production.

A project that shaped us

Now, Eyvi is more than 80 employees, but the way we collaborate across disciplines, take responsibility and engage deeply in our project can be traced back to Arctic Cod.
This project proved what a small, dedicated team could achieve together. We see this project as a reference for how we work, with passion at the core.

Project facts

Delivery model: Turn‑key
System: Flow‑through (FT), prepared for RAS conversion
Number of tanks: 4
Total tank volume: 4,000 m³
Species: Cod, with flexibility for salmon