As Storm Eowyn battered the UK and Ireland with gale-force winds it left catastrophic damage in its wake resulting in more than a million without power some for days and in more rural areas even longer, businesses across the country failed to continue to operate due to the challenges presented by the storm. For critical industries, such as aquaculture, who have a responsibility to the health of the stock they rear it is imperative that they are able to continuously monitor in-pen to protect the health of their stock.
One of our customers with offshore farms off the coast of Ireland found themselves at the helm of Storm Eowyn as it battered the Atlantic with some of the strongest gusts ever recorded causing towering waves, creating an environment that absolutely no personnel could be present in, benefited from the resilience of their Connected Seafarm remote monitoring solution continuing to provide up-to-date in-situ monitoring accessible from mainland HQ or even the comfort of their own homes.
Even in the face of extreme weather conditions, Krucial’s resilient digital solution ensured uninterrupted monitoring, allowing our customer to maintain full visibility over vital parameters such as water temperature, dissolved oxygen, and salinity. This critical data is essential for safeguarding stock health, optimizing feeding strategies, and mitigating environmental risks—especially during severe storms, such as Storm Eowyn, that can disrupt operations and threaten yields as personnel cannot safely attend site for manual checks.
Traditional communication networks often struggle in remote and offshore environments, particularly during extreme weather events. However, Krucial’s satellite-enabled solution with in-built power sources ensures that data transmission remains robust, even when terrestrial networks fail. Throughout Storm Eowyn’s peak, our system provided continuous updates, enabling proactive decision-making and reinforcing operational confidence when it mattered most. In addition, Connected Seafarm previously supported our customer off the west coast of Scotland throughout infrastructure failures as the result of storms - learn about the case study here.
The ability to rely on digital solutions with the added redundancy of multiple data channels transforms how aquaculture businesses operate, reducing uncertainty and enhancing sustainability. This latest demonstration of Connected Seafarm in action demonstrates our commitment to empowering industries with the data to drive decision making regardless of the environment or available infrastructure.
As climate change continues to drive more frequent and intense storms, robust digital infrastructure is more important than ever. At Krucial, we’re proud to support our customers to stay ahead of the elements and practice precision aquaculture strategies.
Learn more about how Krucial’s Connected Seafarm can help your operations stay data-driven—even in the harshest conditions here.
