When the wind takes it slowly out here, the employees of Thorverk get together in groups to plant our carbon binding young trees. The first ones were rooted in the North-Eastcourner in the village near Álftaland and west of Grundará, about 266 plants.
We have an announcement out: Thorverk is looking for a Marine Resource Scientist
Many types of educational background may work, but a person who is willing to join the team and look after our marine resources, see new places and live amongst seaweed is welcome to apply. See the announcement
Then it is time. The peer is getting real. A concrete ifloor s now laid on top.
IFF, the main owner of Thorverk recently issued an annual report - Do more good.
Interestingly, an industrial plant in Norway got funding to restore some kelpshores after severe attack by seaurchins that grazed up long strips of kelp. The harvest was in danger. - See page 27.
The AGM will be held on Tuesday, June the 4th at 14:00 in the office of Thorverk, Karsley, 380 Reykholar.
Agenda is as described in The Articles of the Association of Thorverk.
All shareholders are encouraged to attend.
Thorverk is participating in establishing the Algal centre of Iceland. This important nuleus for research and product development will be presented in Cork. The community of Reykholar as well. The algal centre needs a leader and a team because there will be loads of opportunities furhter on for all things seaweed. Join the conference in Cork.
It's always exciting when Thorverk is getting ready for Asco harvesting season. The crisp spring light (yet still icy cold) shows snowy mountains but ready harvesters and pretty newly repared and painted service ships.
The year 2023 was one of the best years at Thorverk. Fortunately, we achieved our main objective: neither employees nor sub-contractors were injured, and no accidents occurred. That is in line with the motto: Safety first. Much effort is put into continuous training and active participation in preventive safety issues.
We are grateful to the landowners around Breiðafjörður who have negotiated contracts for seaweed harvesting. With contracts in hand the stability, and predictability of operation is guaranteed. With such stability we can offer 25 people continuous work. About Total 16,000 tons were harvested in 2023, a moderate amount.
As usual in Iceland March is dedicated to men's health, male cancer, healthy living, growing beard..
This year the health care tries to reach out with a preventive call and urge men to get on the move and strenghten their health. As a reminder Thorverk bought the annual pair of socks for all! - There is a pun in the title útkall- it can be interpreted as callout or carl (male) out.
This winter has been rather mild in terms of stormy winter weather. Therefore it has been possible to keep up some work at the harbour. The last tasks will be to fill up the new parts at the tip of the bridge toe and lastly to lay asphalt on top.
