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RS ISO 16488: 2015
Marine finfish farms — Open net cage — Design and operation

Abstract

This International 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 a 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 International 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. This International Standard also provides guidelines for development of a handbook which
documents procedures for correct maintenance and operation of the finfish farm.
The application of the standard is intended to reduce the risk of escape from marine finfish farms.
This International Standard is designed to be used by the operator of a net cage marine finfish farm.
It is intended that through application of this International Standard that increased human safety and
system integrity levels can be achieved.

General Information

Code	Classification	Theme	Pages	Publisher	Availability
RS ISO 16488: 2015	ADOPTED ISO STANDARDS	Food technology	33	First Edition	Available