scope:

The standard presents a general method to be followed for the systematic analysis, design and evaluation of net cage marine finfish farms. One common style of an open net cage finfish farm is shown in Figure 1. A mooring system holds together a series of net cages which contain finfish. Water from the outside environment freely passes through the nets, providing the necessary environment for farming finfish. The methodology presented in this standard allows for determination of the adequacy of a given finfish farm's floating structure, nets and mooring equipment for a given environment. The standard addresses specification of a design basis through evaluation of environmental conditions and acceptable risk, and specifies acceptable techniques for the design and analysis of finfish farms. The standard also provides guidelines for development of a handbook which documents procedures for correct maintenance and operation of the finfish farm.