Knowledge measures

Request technical studies during the licensing process to assure that installations are storm-proofed.

Materials and design Materials and design

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Relevant type of aquaculture:

Fish Shellfish Seaweed

Relevant sea basin:

Baltic

Relevant stage:

Prevention and reduction

Related Barriers:

  • Additional incentives from the government to invest in more durable materials and alternative solutions are lacking.

  • There exists no self-commitment system for farmers to remove gear in case of problems, e.g. upcoming storms.

  • Many single items are brought to the platforms and infrastructures offshore, without being pre-installed on shore.

Related Good Practice:

P&R GP11.1

Technical studies to determine storm proof character of installation

In the Danish, Finish and German licensing process, a technical study is mandatory to receive a permit for mussel farming and/or the installation of offshore seaweed farms. This requested technical study determines whether the installation is storm proof.