Case Studies
The Fish Farmer
This case study showcases the deployment of our solution at Hong Seafood, a prominent seafood distributor known for its commitment to freshness and quality. The system was implemented to provide accurate, real-time monitoring of temperature-sensitive seafood across storage, where consistent temperature control is essential to preserve product quality and ensure food safety.
Company Profile
The Fish Farmer is a wholesale seafood distributor in Singapore, they supply a diverse selection of natural grown fish from their farms. They distribute to various retail outlets, restaurants, hotels and more. The company holds the following certifications:
Challenges
The fish farmer manages two farms located in Changi and Lim Chu Kang. While both farms are crucial to the overall operation, the Lim Chu Kang site faces a recurring challenge: low dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in the water. Dissolved oxygen is essential for fish respiration, and insufficient levels can create a stressful environment for the stock.
At Lim Chu Kang, prolonged periods of low DO have resulted in increased fish mortality, reducing the overall yield and affecting profitability. In addition to higher mortality rates, fish exposed to low oxygen conditions tend to have slower growth, reduced feed intake, and are more susceptible to disease. This leads to delayed harvest cycles, greater variability in output, and increased operational costs due to the need for interventions like aeration or water treatment.
Ultimately, the unpredictability caused by fluctuating DO levels has a direct impact on farm productivity and makes it more difficult to meet market demand consistently.
Solution
Each of The Fish Farmer’s locations is equipped with specialized water quality sensors. These sensors are submerged directly in the water to continuously monitor key parameters, automating data collection for reliable, round-the-clock insights into water quality.
In addition, the system includes an alert feature that notifies farmers immediately when dissolved oxygen levels drop below safe thresholds. This early warning prompts timely intervention, such as activating aerators and pumps, to quickly restore oxygen levels and maintain the health and well-being of the fish stock.
Key Components of the Solution:
IoT Sensor
The sensor is placed directly in water, where it is designed for durability and long-term deployment, it operates in aquatic environments, making it an ideal solution for water quality monitoring.
IoT Gateway
The gateway plays a crucial role in facilitating continuous and seamless transmission of data to the cloud. This setup enables efficient and reliable real-time temperature monitoring.
Monitoring Dashboard
The cloud-based dashboard enables users to remotely view temperature trends, receive alerts when parameters are breached, and download detailed reports on temperature fluctuations.
Benefits
1. Increased Operational Efficiency and Compliance:
IOTezy enables The Fish Farmer to maintain continuous oversight of both cold room storage and fish farm water quality. The system supports compliance with certification requirements such as GAP. With reduced reliance on manual checks, the team can focus on higher-value tasks, improving operational efficiency while ensuring consistent environmental conditions and audit-ready records.
2. Real-Time Alerts and Remote Monitoring:
The Fish Farmer can monitor water quality conditions remotely through the dashboard, removing the need for staff to be physically present at all times. Any deviation from optimal dissolved oxygen levels triggers instant alerts, allowing for immediate response. This real-time visibility ensures that fish are kept in healthy conditions, supporting growth, and regulatory compliance.
3. Seamless Integration and Hassle-Free Installation
IOTezy solution is quick to install, requiring minimal disruption to ongoing operations. The wireless sensors are easy to place in cold room, and the system requires little on-site intervention.
Integration with the cloud ensures secure data storage, with easy remote access to temperature data, which enhances convenience for teams working in different locations.
4. Prevent Mass Fish Mortality:
IOTezy system helps prevent mass fish mortality by providing real-time alerts when dissolved oxygen reach dangerous thresholds. Sudden changes in water quality can kill large numbers of fish within hours if not addressed immediately. With early warnings, farm operators can take swift action to stabilize conditions and avoid devastating losses.
Outcome and Conclusion
With IOTezy, The Fish Farmer can:
The Fish Farmer Success Story Video
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