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Klemtu ProcessingPlant Manager Steve Sainas and his team at Klemtu Plant were busy in 2011 and are continuing to rebuild much of the plant to bring it up to our corporate hygienic standards. The floors, drains and walls

have been renewed or replaced and the old aluminum equipment has been replaced with new stainless steel conveyors. Work has been done to streamline the process flow and all the new and existing equipment has been designed or redesigned for ease of operation and cleaning. Through-put has been improved and hygienic results have all been well below targets.

Klemtu completed their Canadian Food Inspection Agency compliance audit in the fall of 2011 and passed with flying colours. With only a few minor non-conformities that are now corrected, the Klemtu Plant is ready for a great 2012 processing season.

Port Hardy ProcessingEarly in the year the plant had its first compliance audit from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The weeklong inspection

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Canadian Operations Please Marine Harvest CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . 22011 Processing Review con’t . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unique Introduction to Aquaculture Launches Gratifying Career . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Comprehensive Weather Data Adds To Integrity Of Broughton Archipelago Monitoring Plan . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Right there when you need ‘em! . . . . . . . . . 4On The Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Smarty Pants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Thank you Together we raised $2658! . . . 4

13th Annual BC Aquaculture Achievement Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Whale of a Photo! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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was a great success and reassured us that all the hard work and effort has really paid off. We came through with only a few minor non-conformities all of which were fixed before the auditors left. They left stating “the plant was raising the bar for others to follow”.

May and June saw the plant at Port Hardy installing a new in-feed system and as well a fifth Baader 142 gutting machine. This system replaced 12 old conveyors that did not meet our internal hygiene standards and replaced them with 3 hygienically designed belts. This installation was a prelude to the new packing line install and was important in our plan to

increase efficiency in the plant.

2011 saw completion of the plant’s new wastewater treatment system. After many delays in design, tendering, and construction the plant was completed in September. Water from the plant and

boats is pumped to a large equalization tank and metered through a dissolved air floatation system to remove suspended solids. The water is then finely screened and UV sanitized prior to discharge into Port Hardy basin. The waste created in the system is sent to a tank and metered to a centrifuge for liquid removal. The dried material from the centrifuge is sent at this time to Phoenix Forest Technology for organic composting. While there are still a number

2011 Processing Review

By Dave Pashley, Processing

Director/Plant Manager

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January 12 to 14 were busy days for MH Canada with the senior management team hosting site tours and information presentations to Marine Harvest’s CEO Alf-Helge Arskog and Chairman of the Board of Directors Ole-Eirik Leroy.

Arriving in Campbell River early Thursday morning, they dove straight into a full slate of presentations on every aspect of our business here in Canada.

At the end of a long day of frank discussions and tough questions they were pleased with our plan to control our costs and return to profitability.

Canada’s Managing Director, Vincent Erenst, and the Senior Management Team presented a clear business case for success that hinges on our ability to trim our production costs to align with the landed cost of Chilean product in Los Angeles on a continuing basis.

“As you clearly communicate, there is room for improvement in most areas, but that is a good thing. And with Kudoa being more or less gone by September 2012, the biggest problem is out of the way.” said Alf-Helge.

Friday dawned clear and unusually calm, allowing the group to spend the morning at the Doyle Island farm and return for a tour of the Port Hardy processing plant in the afternoon. Alf-Helge was pleased with the high

caliber of our people and the good condition of the farming equipment. He found the newly renovated processing plant particularly impressive.

Making the most of their limited time, they managed to squeeze in a tour of the Sayward North hatchery on Saturday morning before boarding their return flight for Oslo.

In leaving, Alf-Helge reiterated his confidence in BC but went further, challenging us to be the leading salmon grower in the region: “In addition to cost focus, training of employees, and improving the organization, this can easiest be achieved by differentiation and improved work towards our customers. Revitalization of the Sterling (brand) seems like a given, but close cooperation with sales will be key.”

of small technical issues to work out, we’re confident that the system will be the industry leader in plant water treatment.

HarvestingWe are looking forward to a great harvest year with all contractual boats in top shape. The Island Joye which services Klemtu has had a major refit in the hatches and decks. The Nichole Joye has been fitted with a new main engine, upgrades to her refrigeration systems and new stern deck. The Serena Joye was refitted the year before with a new main engine, refrigeration

and stern deck and the Pacific Joye is in great shape. Harvest Manager Jason Stalker and his harvest team have been fine tuning the harvest process and we will be in excellent shape for the 2012 season.

Health and Safety and Food SafetyBoth the plants and the harvest team have been focusing on Safety, both Occupational Safety and Food Safety. I am pleased to say that the plants are well under corporate benchmarking targets and we are all achieving fantastic results with regards to Lost Time Injuries.

Brainsafe training has started in the Klemtu area and will continue into the processing plant in late February to early March. The management team has started Brainsafe training and have all been very impressed with the training and the trainers. Our group will continue to focus on both Health and Safety and Food Safety through 2012 and we expect to achieve the same great results we have seen in 2011. Be safe, be aware, be responsible and be vocal shall reflect on all our actions going forward.

We are looking forward to a great year in 2012.

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By Gina Forsyth

When we’re kids, school field trips are a terrific break from our routine. For Kathy Baker, Value-Added Manager at the Port Hardy Processing

Plant (PHPP) on the North Island, accompanying her kindergarten aged son on a class trip to a processing plan in Port McNeill many years ago changed the course of her working life.

“I talked to the Office Manager and was immediately interested in the industry. I knew nothing about it but realized the sense of teamwork was something I’d enjoy. I applied and even though it didn’t happen right away, they called me”, explained Kathy. She started on the processing line at Englewood in 1997 and following its closure in 2004, she was Lead Hand in Port Hardy for a year and then offered the Value-Added Manager position.

Her work focuses on ensuring the value-added crew of 24-26 is filling orders accurately, on time,

and with close attention to quality control. In addition, Kathy oversees a substantial budget.

“I like to be on the floor as much as possible. I’m very hands-on,” said Kathy, who is married with four kids in their 20s.

She was born in the Okanagan Valley into a military family that moved a great deal. She graduated from high school in Port McNeill, where she lives. An integral part of the Baker family is Winston and Churchill, two Cairn Terriers, and Mia the cat.

Kathy loves gardening, crabbing, and the opportunities Marine Harvest provides to give back to her local community through volunteering for company-sponsored events.

Unique Introduction to Aquaculture Launches Gratifying Career

By Gina Forsyth

Weather stations continuously collect critical data that is important to Marine Harvest’s collaborative research, says Richard Opala, Regulatory Affairs Manager.

The Broughton Archipelago Monitoring Plan (BAMP) began in 2010 as a multiyear lice monitoring and research program. This world class initiative brings together the crucial sectors of industry, government, researchers and ENGOs who have an interest in the effects of sea lice on juvenile salmon.

Nine land-based weather stations were set up in the Broughton in spring 2010. The Davis Instrument stations record rainfall, wind velocity wind direction, temperature, UV index, and humidity levels. Readings are recorded at

pre-set intervals and data loggers collect and store up to 3 months of information. During routine maintenance trips, data is downloaded and instruments are serviced.

Highly variable weather conditions exist from one inlet to another, said Richard. The data collected provides accurate and up to date information. Weather information is key in achieving a comprehensive analysis of current movement. “All types of weather influences water movement – from high rainfall levels increasing runoff and decreasing the levels of salt (salinity), to wind altering water direction and tides,” he added.

These are just two examples of how the natural world plays a part in the dispersal of sea lice.

Logged data from the weather stations is entered into a model created by Dario Stucchi and Dr. Mike Foreman, oceanographers from the Institute of Ocean Sciences (IOS) in Sidney, near Victoria. Outputs are then analyzed by the BAMP science team.

Weather stations were strategically located to collect a wide range of weather patterns, accordingly the majority are located in the most exposed areas of the Broughton The stations are spread out within an area of 70 kilometers, from Knights Inlet to Wells Passage.

Comprehensive Weather Data Adds To Integrity Of Broughton Archipelago Monitoring Plan

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Good luck to our MHC Trivia Team as they compete with 30 other teams at the annual Campbell River Hospital Foundation trivia night fundraiser on February 11th!

The wise men and women are Marc & Angie Wouters, Matt Clarke, Heather Kelly, Denise Hayward, Duane Yates, Brad & Trina Hallam. REPRESENT!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Y.A.N.A. fundraiser last month and a special thank you to Gary Knowles and Adrienne David for their efforts in pulling it all together to make it possible.

Together we raised $2658.00.

Y.A.N.A is an exceptional local charity that helps so many families in times of need. I sincerely hope none of you ever have the need to call upon them; but do know they are always there.

Keith Petrie, Purchasing Supervisor

Juan Carlos Sanchez has accepted the position of Fresh Water Planner. Congratulations ‘JC’.

Craig Schelter has moved on from managing MHC’s Sayward North hatchery. He has accepted a position with BC’s Freshwater Fisheries Society. He and his family will be living in beautiful Summerland, BC. Thanks for your hard work at MHC Craig - we’ll miss you!

When Port McNeill’s OrcaFest was stuck without their regular barbeque crew, the MHC team of Kathy Baker, Ronita Prasad, Pam McDermott, Jacques Gaudet and Amie Jacob were more than happy to give a last minute helping hand. With only a moment’s notice the team prepped, barbequed and served hundreds at the annual festival. To say that the OrcaFest organization committee was “thrilled” with the Marine Harvest delegation would be seriously understated!

Smarty Pants

Thank you Together we raised $2658!

On The Move

Right there when you need ‘em!

Answer: Second!

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Thanks to Nicky Barchuk for this lovely shot of a humpback whale diving at Quatsino Sound. MHC staff participate in the Vancouver Aquarium’s BC Cetacean Sightings Network and this type of photo and identification log books help to assist important whale research.

Join us for the 13th Annual BC Aquaculture Achievement Awards

Saturday February 25, 2012 · Eagles Hall, Campbell River~ Dinner and Dance ~

6:00 pm Cocktail

7:00 pm Dinner

8:30 pm Aquaculture Achievement Awards

9:30 pm Dance

Marine Harvest has FREE TICKETS for a limited number of staff. Contact Ian Roberts at ian.roberts@marineharvest.com for yours!

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By Paula Galloway, Certification Manager

Just like other specialized areas, certification programs abound with acronyms. In this case, GAA BAP stands for Global Aquaculture Alliance’s Best Aquaculture Practices. Starting this spring, Marine Harvest Canada will be applying the BAP standard for farm-raised salmon to our marine sites.

The BAP program has a number of strengths that make it a good environmental certification choice:

• The standard is species specific. Thus, we will be applying an environmental standard that is designed for farm-raised salmon and; therefore, addresses concerns specific to our operations.

• The BAP logo is ‘consumer facing’ meaning that can be used at the retail level.

• The BAP program is based on a 4-star system that allows aquaculture operations

to build layers of certification covering marine site, hatchery site (the farmed salmon standard will be released spring 2012), seafood processing and feed mill. The BAP certification logo indicates which of these standards have been achieved. The seafood processing standard is GFSI (yes, another acronym) recognized. GFSI is the Global Food Safety Initiative, which is an organization that has benchmarked the multitude of food safety standards available worldwide to ensure inclusion of specific requirements for product safety.

• In those farming areas where Area Management Agreements are not in place, the BAP program requires that all BAP certified farms within twice the regulatory minimum separation distance or 5km from each other work together as an area management unit and demonstrate cooperation on matters of stocking,

fallowing, fish health and biosecurity. This builds on cooperative efforts already in place amongst BC salmon farming companies but becomes an opportunity to provide additional structure and to raise the bar on BC industry practice.

• The BAP standard was designed with significant stakeholder involvement. During the standard’s development, its technical committee included four representatives each from: industry associations, conservation non-governmental organizations and academic/regulatory/policy groups.

• The farm certification requires confidential provision of operational data to the BAP program to inform future development and ‘continual improvement’ of the standard.

• Continual improvement is incorporated into numerous compliance points within the standard. The aspect of continual improvement is a cornerstone of any sustainable development as sustainability is an ever-changing endpoint informed by research, technological advances as well as shifting societal values and economic realities.

• Achievement of BAP certification at all our sites will be an important opportunity for Marine Harvest Canada to tell our sustainability story and to demonstrate our good practices and continual growth in areas that impact the environment. Stay tuned for more BAP news!

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