All you need to implement a fish farming project
Services for Fish Farming are provided according to the client’s needs, on a discipline basis or an full package basis. Our services are listed below, in the order of their performance during the development of a fish farming project.
APT is a for-profit company that operates on a commercial basis.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Developing the aquaculture project concept
Upon contacting Aquaculture Production Technology, our experts will discuss fish and Shrimp farming possibilities in your country and region, based on the local conditions and your business goals. You will understand the main features of aquaculture, fish farming, Tilapia farming and shrimp farming. APT will then assist in formulating a Fish Farming Business Concept, which you can adopt for further investigation.
Site identification for the fish farm
APT provides site selection guidelines to assist the client in identifying potential sites for the fish farm. Data is gathered using APT’s Data Collection Manual. When you identify 2-3 suitable sites, with approved land and water conditions, APT experts will visit the sites. APT offers a free of charge Rapid Evaluation Program.
Site inspection visit
APT experts will travel to visit your country to inspect the potential site(s) for the fish-farming project. Our aquaculture experts will conduct thorough technical inspection regarding topography, soil, water source, water quality, etc., will instruct you as to additional tests required and will collect all necessary data to ensure correct selection of the best site for the Tilapia fish farm.
Feasibility Study and Business Plan
APT performs the Feasibility Study and/or the Business Plan for the establishment of the proposed fish farming aquaculture project. The Feasibility Study and Business Plan are prepared for a specific site, with specific production goals in mind.
APT performs the Feasibility Study and the Business Plan for the establishment of the proposed fish farming aquaculture project.
Objective:
To prepare a bankable Business Plan for presentation to:
- Venture Capitalists and private investors for securing equity capital participation.
- Commercial banks and/or financial institutions for securing loan financing.
- Local Government authorities for obtaining various permits & economic/financial incentives.
Procedure:
The Business Plan is prepared for a specific site, with specific production goals in mind. Preliminary data is collected by you, based on Data Collection Manual and Guideline for Site Selection provided by APT. Detailed data regarding site conditions and local economic parameters are gathered by a team of APT experts during site visitation. Site inspection includes thorough examination of climatic |
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Based on this data, various production alternatives are considered and analyzed and the most feasible one is selected. A Production Strategy is developed, the facilities needed to carry out the production plan are determined and the economic feasibility of the venture is analyzed.
The economic analysis is based on actual local cost units and on local financial practices. The Business Plan is prepared in a Bankable format, to enable presentation to local and/or international finance institutions.
The scope and content of the Business Plan are agreed with the client prior to initiation.
APT performs economic and financial projections for Tilapia fish farming projects. The results are incorporated in a Business Plan and presented in a Bankable format facilitating the interactions with investors, financing sources and regulatory entities.
Economic Performance, Foreign Currency Generation/Expenditure Investments and operational costs
Major economic and financial aspects of the Business Plan:
Estimate of the Capital Investment, including Foreign Currency Expenditure, required for establishing a Tilapia farming project, such as: land acquisition, facilities, equipment, contracted work, etc.
Financial Structure including Interim and Short Term Financing, Grants and Incentives.
Operating Costs associated with operating the fish farm, such as: feed, labor, energy, broodstock replenishment, packaging, marketing, taxes, etc.
Working Capital
10 Years Economic Projection
Economic Performance: EBIDA, Cash flow, ROI, NPV, IRR, other economic ratios
Taxes Assessment
Proforma Balance Sheet
Economic Sensitivity Analysis
Contribution to National Economy
Contribution to Equity Investors
Engineering services provided by APT for a typical aquaculture project.
The scope of work will be adapted on a case by case basis, to suit each individual project, according to site conditions, project scale and the design requirements. The total scope of the engineering work can be done by APT alone, or in cooperation with a local engineering company, which will operate under the supervision of APT, and will carry out part of the scope of work, as shall be agreed.
Engineering services are provided by our affiliated company “PAZ” Engineering and Management (1980) Ltd.
Basic engineering for the implementation of an aquaculture project includes:
Layout – Review of several layout alternatives of main production facilities. Detailed layout of selected, most suitable, alternative.
Flow scheme – Quantitative and qualitative engineering analysis of the water supply, drainage system and re-circulation water system.
Project development – Flow sheet showing the step by step project development in stages.
Ponds – Specifications and detailed design of typical ponds for fish and Shrimp (the project may include 3-5 types of typical ponds, for the various production phases).
Main water intakes – Specifications and design of main water intakes (from sea, estuary, canal or river).
Water supply and drainage – Detailed design of the water systems and its various structures, adapted to the site topography, and including flow diagrams of the water supply and drainage systems.
Earthmoving – Guidelines for earthworks, computerized optimization of ‘cut and fill’ calculations.
Tender for earthworks – List of items to be included in the tender for earthworks.
Pond inlet and outlet – Specifications and design of inlet and outlet structures.
Concrete works – Specifications and Guidelines for all concrete works, wherever applicable.
Structural works – Guidelines for structural works, wherever applicable.
Electrical system – Conceptual design of the electrical supply and distribution system, and an electrical one-line diagram.
Mobile equipment – Specifications and / or drawings of mobile operational equipment.
Operating equipment – Specifications and capacity calculations of the operating equipment, such as Fish Elevators, Screw Elevators, Automated Mobile Sorting Machine, Transfer Tanks, Chilled Water Installation for filling Transfer Tanks, etc.
Processing plant – Basic and Detailed Engineering of processing plant building, piping, water system; air conditioning, cooling and refrigeration systems. General layout of the processing plant; flow scheme and block diagrams of the processing plant; processing equipment specifications; electrical system and distribution; electrical one-line diagram; specifications for the treatment plant.
Laboratory – Specifications for laboratory equipment.
Operational structures – Guidelines for operational buildings (such as – feed storage, maintenance buildings, laboratory building, etc.).
Environmental Impact Assessment of the Aquaculture Project
APT aquaculture projects are designed and constructed as eco-friendly systems, complying with strict environmental regulations. Environmental Impact Assessment is prepared to ensure necessary official Permits and acceptance by international consumer organizations and health authorities of the importing countries.
Basic & Detailed Engineering of the Fish Farm
Professional engineering design and optimization of all production phases: spawning, nursery and growout. Complete engineering of main installations and auxiliary systems, including: land preparation, earthworks, civil works, water supply and drainage systems, electrical systems, aeration systems, feeding systems.
Basic & Detailed Engineering of the Processing Plant
Professional engineering design and optimization of the Processing Plant. APT engineers design: custom-made fish processing equipment for Tilapia and other fish species; the Processing Plant building and its cooling systems, piping system, air-conditioning and electrical system; fish purging ponds; water treatment plant. APT implements quality control procedures to ensure HACCP approval, as well as, compliance with quality & safety regulations of the target market countries.
Construction Supervision / Management
APT engineers supervise the aquaculture project construction either by long-term presence on site or via periodic site-visits to oversee local contractors.
Aquaculture Equipment – Specifications and Procurement
APT provides operational specifications for the required fish farming equipment. In addition, APT facilitates equipment procurement by preparing technical bids and analyzing quotation proposals from suppliers.
High-Performance Brood Stock
APT provides genetically improved Tilapia brood-stock which produce high-quality hybrids.
Operating Manual for the Fish Farm
Custom-made “Manuals of Operation” for each project, detailing the step-by-step instructions for operating each production stage, e.g. hatchery, nursery, growout ponds.
Operating manual for the Processing Plant
Custom-made document for each project, detailing step-by-step instructions for operating the fish processing plant, offal plant and waste treatment plant.
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Developing the aquaculture project concept
Upon contacting Aquaculture Production Technology, our experts will discuss fish and Shrimp farming possibilities in your country and region, based on the local conditions and your business goals. You will understand the main features of aquaculture, fish farming, Tilapia farming and shrimp farming. APT will then assist in formulating a Fish Farming Business Concept, which you can adopt for further investigation.
Site identification for the fish farm
APT provides site selection guidelines to assist the client in identifying potential sites for the fish farm. Data is gathered using APT’s Data Collection Manual. When you identify 2-3 suitable sites, with approved land and water conditions, APT experts will visit the sites. APT offers a free of charge Rapid Evaluation Program.
Site inspection visit
APT experts will travel to visit your country to inspect the potential site(s) for the fish-farming project. Our aquaculture experts will conduct thorough technical inspection regarding topography, soil, water source, water quality, etc., will instruct you as to additional tests required and will collect all necessary data to ensure correct selection of the best site for the Tilapia fish farm.
Feasibility Study and Business Plan
APT performs the Feasibility Study and/or the Business Plan for the establishment of the proposed fish farming aquaculture project. The Feasibility Study and Business Plan are prepared for a specific site, with specific production goals in mind.
Environmental Impact Assessment of the Aquaculture Project
APT aquaculture projects are designed and constructed as eco-friendly systems, complying with strict environmental regulations. Environmental Impact Assessment is prepared to ensure necessary official Permits and acceptance by international consumer organizations and health authorities of the importing countries.
Basic & Detailed Engineering of the Fish Farm
Professional engineering design and optimization of all production phases: spawning, nursery and growout. Complete engineering of main installations and auxiliary systems, including: land preparation, earthworks, civil works, water supply and drainage systems, electrical systems, aeration systems, feeding systems.
Basic & Detailed Engineering of the Processing Plant
Professional engineering design and optimization of the Processing Plant. APT engineers design: custom-made fish processing equipment for Tilapia and other fish species; the Processing Plant building and its cooling systems, piping system, air-conditioning and electrical system; fish purging ponds; water treatment plant. APT implements quality control procedures to ensure HACCP approval, as well as, compliance with quality & safety regulations of the target market countries.
Construction Supervision / Management
APT engineers supervise the aquaculture project construction either by long-term presence on site or via periodic site-visits to oversee local contractors.
Aquaculture Equipment – Specifications and Procurement
APT provides operational specifications for the required fish farming equipment. In addition, APT facilitates equipment procurement by preparing technical bids and analyzing quotation proposals from suppliers.
High-Performance Brood Stock
APT provides genetically improved Tilapia brood-stock which produce high-quality hybrids.
Operating Manual for the Fish Farm
Custom-made “Manuals of Operation” for each project, detailing the step-by-step instructions for operating each production stage, e.g. hatchery, nursery, growout ponds.
Operating manual for the Processing Plant
Custom-made document for each project, detailing step-by-step instructions for operating the fish processing plant, offal plant and waste treatment plant.
APT performs economic and financial projections for Tilapia fish farming projects. The results are incorporated in a Business Plan and presented in a Bankable format facilitating the interactions with investors, financing sources and regulatory entities.
Economic Performance, Foreign Currency Generation/Expenditure Investments and operational costs
Major economic and financial aspects of the Business Plan:
Estimate of the Capital Investment, including Foreign Currency Expenditure, required for establishing a Tilapia farming project, such as: land acquisition, facilities, equipment, contracted work, etc.
Financial Structure including Interim and Short Term Financing, Grants and Incentives.
Operating Costs associated with operating the fish farm, such as: feed, labor, energy, broodstock replenishment, packaging, marketing, taxes, etc.
Working Capital
10 Years Economic Projection
Economic Performance: EBIDA, Cash flow, ROI, NPV, IRR, other economic ratios
Taxes Assessment
Proforma Balance Sheet
Economic Sensitivity Analysis
Contribution to National Economy
Contribution to Equity Investors
APT performs the Feasibility Study and the Business Plan for the establishment of the proposed fish farming aquaculture project.
Objective:
To prepare a bankable Business Plan for presentation to:
- Venture Capitalists and private investors for securing equity capital participation.
- Commercial banks and/or financial institutions for securing loan financing.
- Local Government authorities for obtaining various permits & economic/financial incentives.
Procedure:
The Business Plan is prepared for a specific site, with specific production goals in mind. Preliminary data is collected by you, based on Data Collection Manual and Guideline for Site Selection provided by APT. Detailed data regarding site conditions and local economic parameters are gathered by a team of APT experts during site visitation. Site inspection includes thorough examination of climatic |
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|
| conditions, soil, water, topography and existing infrastructure. Emphasis is placed on environmental aspects. | ||
Based on this data, various production alternatives are considered and analyzed and the most feasible one is selected. A Production Strategy is developed, the facilities needed to carry out the production plan are determined and the economic feasibility of the venture is analyzed.
The economic analysis is based on actual local cost units and on local financial practices. The Business Plan is prepared in a Bankable format, to enable presentation to local and/or international finance institutions.
The scope and content of the Business Plan are agreed with the client prior to initiation.
Engineering services provided by APT for a typical aquaculture project.
The scope of work will be adapted on a case by case basis, to suit each individual project, according to site conditions, project scale and the design requirements. The total scope of the engineering work can be done by APT alone, or in cooperation with a local engineering company, which will operate under the supervision of APT, and will carry out part of the scope of work, as shall be agreed.
Engineering services are provided by our affiliated company “PAZ” Engineering and Management (1980) Ltd.
Basic engineering for the implementation of an aquaculture project includes:
Layout – Review of several layout alternatives of main production facilities. Detailed layout of selected, most suitable, alternative.
Flow scheme – Quantitative and qualitative engineering analysis of the water supply, drainage system and re-circulation water system.
Project development – Flow sheet showing the step by step project development in stages.
Ponds – Specifications and detailed design of typical ponds for fish and Shrimp (the project may include 3-5 types of typical ponds, for the various production phases).
Main water intakes – Specifications and design of main water intakes (from sea, estuary, canal or river).
Water supply and drainage – Detailed design of the water systems and its various structures, adapted to the site topography, and including flow diagrams of the water supply and drainage systems.
Earthmoving – Guidelines for earthworks, computerized optimization of ‘cut and fill’ calculations.
Tender for earthworks – List of items to be included in the tender for earthworks.
Pond inlet and outlet – Specifications and design of inlet and outlet structures.
Concrete works – Specifications and Guidelines for all concrete works, wherever applicable.
Structural works – Guidelines for structural works, wherever applicable.
Electrical system – Conceptual design of the electrical supply and distribution system, and an electrical one-line diagram.
Mobile equipment – Specifications and / or drawings of mobile operational equipment.
Operating equipment – Specifications and capacity calculations of the operating equipment, such as Fish Elevators, Screw Elevators, Automated Mobile Sorting Machine, Transfer Tanks, Chilled Water Installation for filling Transfer Tanks, etc.
Processing plant – Basic and Detailed Engineering of processing plant building, piping, water system; air conditioning, cooling and refrigeration systems. General layout of the processing plant; flow scheme and block diagrams of the processing plant; processing equipment specifications; electrical system and distribution; electrical one-line diagram; specifications for the treatment plant.
Laboratory – Specifications for laboratory equipment.
Operational structures – Guidelines for operational buildings (such as – feed storage, maintenance buildings, laboratory building, etc.).
The Process-Package is APT’s operating manual of all production steps. The following is a general list of items included. The Process-Package is prepared for the specific requirements of each project. It includes all, or some of the following items:
BASIS OF DESIGN
Production capacity of all ponds and water surface area
Production strategy
Production schedule
Output yield distribution
REQUIRED BASIC INPUTS: WATER AND ENERGY
Water requirements, schedules and quality for all production steps
Electricity required for all production steps
REQUIRED BASIC MATERIALS
Feed: types of feed required, formulations, feeding tables, methods of transportation, storage and application
Drugs and chemicals: specifications, amounts and distribution
BROODSTOCK
Number of male and female brood stock required
Maintenance of brood stock
HATCHERY
Description of the function and system
Spawning schedule
Preparation of the spawning ponds
Stocking procedures
Feeding strategies and procedures
Water management and pond ecology
Transfer of brood stock
Harvest, maintenance and counting of fry
Storage of excess fry
Pond preparation for re-stocking
Disease prevention and treatment
NURSERY
Description of the function and system
Preparation of the pond
Stocking of fry
Feeding strategies and procedures
Water management and pond ecology
Sampling procedure and analysis
Harvesting and size sorting procedure
Fingerlings transfers
Disease prevention and treatment
GROWOUT
Description of the function and system
Preparation of the ponds
Stocking procedures
Feeding strategies and procedures
Water management and pond ecology
Sampling procedure and analysis
Size sorting procedures
Testing for off-flavor
Harvesting and selective harvesting
Transfer of fish to processing plant
WORK FORCE ORGANIZATION
Description of tasks and job allocation
FEED
Formulation based on local ingredients
Particle structure: palletizing versus extrusion
Storage methods and facilities
Spoilage prevention
Distribution alternatives
DISEASE CONTROL
Description of typical syndromes
Identification
Prevention procedures
Treatment procedures
PRODUCT PROCESSING
Detailed operating manuals for product processing, packaging and preparation for marketing are provided with the supply of the processing plant. HACCP plan included.
APT ensures that the project will be designed, constructed and operated in a manner, complying with strict import regulations of the target markets. This is the first step toward successful and long term marketing contracts.
The processing and packaging procedures implemented by APT accommodate the requirements of marketing companies
APT provides marketing assistance by forming contacts between the producer and reputable marketing companies in the target markets.
APT provides operational definitions for the required fish farming equipment and their detailed specifications. In addition, APT facilitates equipment procurement by preparing technical bids and analyzing quotation proposals from suppliers. Contact us for further details.
The Tilapia Processing Plant is an integral part of the fish farm, ensuring Total Project Approach from ‘Egg to Fillet’, in a single aqua-industrial complex.
Filleting Tilapia at a Fish Processing Plant designed by APT
Filleting Tilapia at the Processing Plant
Live Tilapia (800-1,000 g each) are harvested from growout ponds daily, and transferred ALIVE in water, to purging ponds adjacent to the Processing Plant. Large Tilapia fish will pass through the Processing Equipment Line, under perfect hygienic conditions to ensure highest product quality and safety, and within 90 minutes will become Skinless, Boneless, Super-trimmed, Packed fillets, of 5-7oz and 7-9 oz.
Large Tilapia fish will pass through the Processing Equipment Line, under perfect hygienic conditions to ensure highest product quality and safety, and within 90 minutes will become Skinless, Boneless, Super-trimmed, Packed fillets
APT provides basic and detailed design engineering of all aspects of the Tilapia Processing Plant, including:
Processing Plant Building
Electrical system
Water supply system
Piping system
Air conditioning, cooling and freezing systems
Processing equipment specifications
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APT design engineering and Manual of Operations ensure compliance with recently imposed US & EU Seafood Importation Standards, including:
Environmental impact
Traceability
Product quality
Product safety
HACCP program
Bio-terrorism protection
Social and environmental sustainability
BUSINESS PLAN
FACILITIES UPGRADE
CAGES & OFFSHORE CAGES
INTEGRATED FISH FARM IRRIGATION
DESIGN PROCESS PACKAGE
RECIRCULATED SYSTEMS
All you need to implement a fish farming project
Services for Tilapia Fish Farming are provided according to the client’s needs, either as a package or on individual basis. Our services are listed below, in the order of their performance during the development of a fish farming project.
APT (Aquaculture Production Technology) is a for-profit company that charges fees for its products and professional services. The cost is determined based on the agreed scope of work during the Feasibility Study and Business Plan stage, when defining the fish farming