Risk Management in Aquaculture: Mooring Systems
The farming of fish in cage systems is subject to a variety of risks, including disease,
predation, water quality issues and equipment failure.
Equipment failure can arise during
adverse environmental...
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Risk Management in Aquaculture: Mooring Systems
The farming of fish in cage systems is subject to a variety of risks, including disease,
predation, water quality issues and equipment failure.
Equipment failure can arise during
adverse environmental conditions, such as high wind velocities and heavy wave action
caused during storm where cages are moored in groups by way of inter-connected mooring
systems such as submerged grids.
Consequently an understanding of the risks associated
with mooring systems, and how best to manage those risks, is essential to successful farm
management.
Any assessment of risk for a mooring system can be divided into two main parts:
1) Is the mooring system appropriate for the conditions expected at the site?
2) Is the mooring system regularly inspected and maintained to a sufficient standard to
maintain its minimum design strength?
Mooring design
Certificate from supplier or designer of mooring system
Any mooring system should be appropriate for the envir
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