Trident Aqua Services celebrates the naming of Chile’s largest wellboat. Trident Aqua Services has celebrated the naming of Grip Discovery in Puerto Montt, Chile, together with customer Multi X. Delivered from Sefine Shipyard and designed by Salt Ship Design AS, the vessel is the largest and most advanced wellboat currently operating in Chile, with a well capacity of 4,000 m³.
Built to support a wide range of aquaculture operations, Grip Discovery combines advanced fish handling systems, high biosecurity standards and substantial freshwater treatment capacity. The vessel introduces a new generation of wellboat technology to the Chilean salmon industry, bringing together large-scale freshwater production, battery-hybrid propulsion and highly efficient treatment systems in a single platform.
The vessel is equipped with a reverse osmosis system capable of producing up to 10,000 m³ of freshwater per day, enabling efficient freshwater treatments for biological challenges such as sea lice, amoebic gill disease (AGD) and other gill-related conditions. Its large freshwater production capacity reduces downtime between treatments and supports gentle, effective and natural treatment methods that promote fish welfare. A battery package of approximately 1,000 kWh further contributes to reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions.
The vessel was officially named by its godmother, Macarena Lago, during a ceremony attended by representatives from Trident Aqua Services, Multi X and partners from across the Chilean aquaculture industry and Norway.
“We are proud to celebrate the naming of Grip Discovery together with Multi X and our partners in Chile,” says Arild Aasmyr, CEO of Trident Aqua Services. “As the largest wellboat currently operating in Chile, the vessel represents an important milestone both for Trident Aqua Services and for the further development of the Chilean salmon industry. Grip Discovery combines nearly a decade of operational experience with freshwater treatment technology with modern fish handling systems, substantial onboard freshwater production and battery-hybrid propulsion. The result is a highly capable and efficient vessel that supports fish welfare, operational performance and sustainability. We are particularly pleased to introduce this vessel together with Multi X, a company that continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to innovation, sustainable growth and the long-term development of salmon farming in Chile.”
Grip Discovery will operate for Multi X under a long-term agreement and support the company’s continued focus on fish welfare, operational excellence and sustainable salmon farming.
“Grip Discovery represents an important addition to our operations and a significant step forward in the technologies available to the Chilean salmon industry,” says Cristian Swett, CEO of Multi X. “The vessel combines capacity, efficiency and advanced fish welfare solutions in a way that supports our long-term objectives. Access to modern assets such as Grip Discovery strengthens our ability to continue improving fish health, operational performance and sustainability across our operations. We are pleased to celebrate this milestone together with Trident Aqua Services and look forward to further developing our longstanding partnership.”
About Multi X
Founded in Puerto Montt in 1987, Multi X is one of Chile’s leading salmon farming companies. With more than 5,000 direct and indirect employees, it operates across five regions of the country, developing sustainable and innovative processes throughout its entire value chain.
About Trident Aqua Services
Trident Aqua Services is the world’s largest supplier of vessel services for the aquaculture industry. The company was formed in 2025 through the merger of FSV Group, Intership and Aquaship. Trident Aqua Services provides vessel-based services to the world’s leading fish farmers under long-term contracts.
The company operates a modern and diversified fleet of 63 vessels in service, with 4 additional vessels currently under construction, supported by approximately 1,000 employees. The company offers a wide range of maritime aquaculture services, including wellboats, feed carriers, premium and standard service vessels, and harvest and utility vessels.
Headquartered in Norway, Trident Aqua Services has an international presence with operations in Chile, the UK, Ireland, Canada, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, reflecting a long-term commitment to key aquaculture regions.
For any further questions, please contact Arild Aasmyr, +47 997 10 626, arild.aasmyr@trident.n
Image: Trident Aqua Services – “Grip Discovery” in operation.