ABS - 298
GUIDE FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING OFFSHORE FISH FARMING INSTALLATIONS
Organization: | ABS |
Publication Date: | 1 August 2018 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 28 |
scope:
The classification of an offshore fish farming installation addresses three major elements which are subject to the requirements of this Guide:
i) The offshore fish farming hull structure
ii) The mooring system/foundation
iii) Onboard machinery, equipment and systems that are not part of the aquaculture systems
Classification of additional equipment and systems may be offered if requested by the Owner.
Aquaculture systems installed in the offshore fish farming installations under the jurisdiction of local authorities are not within the scope of classification and are not covered by the Guide. Examples of aquaculture systems include:
i) Fish net pens and associated equipment
ii) Fish feeding and production facilities
iii) Feedstock facilities
iv) Fish escape prevention apparatus