Direct Seeding Machine (HS SeaSeeder) for Seaweed Cultivation

High-speed direct seeding system designed for commercial seaweed farming, ensuring precise seed application, reduced labor, and lower production costs.

Operating at speeds up to 1 m/s (3 km/h line speed), the HS SeaSeeder enables fast and consistent seeding of cultivation ropes while maintaining accurate glue and seed dosing.

Key Features

  • High-speed seeding up to 1 m/s (3 km/h)
  • Automated rope handling, cutting, and length calculation
  • Precision dosing of seeds and adhesive
  • Designed for large-scale cultivation operations

Benefits

  • Only 2 operators required (up to 60% less labor)
  • Significantly reduced seeding time (1 OCU in ~6 days vs. 21 days)
  • Lower production cost per kg (up to 84% reduction)
  • Improved consistency and uniform crop growth
  • Supports scalable and profitable seaweed farming

Applications

  • Commercial seaweed cultivation farms
  • Rope-based offshore and nearshore farming systems
  • High-volume biomass production operations

High-speed seeding. Reduced labor. Built for scalable cultivation.

Tested at Ocean Rainforest in Faroe Islands, Developed with SEAWISER, Faroe Islands, season 2023–2024