ITTICA GOLFO FOLLONICA: NORTH ITALY.

Location

  • Installed 3 miles off-shore the Thyrhenian coast of Italy, South of PIombino.

History

  • Delivered in spring 2008
  • An exceptional storm hit the site in November 2008. This occurence was classified as a 50-yr return period storm event in the area.
  • The cage facility weathered through this without damages to the structures nor to the fish stock.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Configuration

  • Particular attention was devoted to the mooring system configuration and specification to ensure an even spread of environmental loads between the nets - cages - moorings which interact in synergy.
  • Hight tenacity ropes and chains are utilized throughout, combined with multiple deep lines to attain a secure and at same time "light" structure.

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