KikkoNet in fish farming with floating
and summersible cages
Introducing Maccaferri KikkoNet
Solutions for offshore mariculture
OFFSHORE MARICULTURE
Conference Europe 2016
6-8 April 2016 – Barcelona
Mr. Massimo Branzanti
International Product and Business
Development Manager
Maccaferri – KikkoNet Division
What is this KikkoNet?
KikkoNet is an innovative
net made of UV stabilised
PET monofilaments,
woven into a double
twisted hexagonal mesh,
with specific and unique
characteristics. KikkoNet
Net Pens provide ideal
conditions for the growth
of almost all fish species.
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Our Mission
To become a leading international
provider of advanced netting
solutions for the aquaculture and
mariculture market from design to
commissioning.
Research
Design
Manufacturing
Assembling
Supply
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Index
1. KikkoNet, double twisted hexagonal mesh
2. Mesh type
3. Characteristics of the KikkoNet
4. Floating Cages
5. Submersible Cages
6. Net pens engineering and design
7. Testing and certifications
8. Conclusions and Q&A
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KikkoNet Mesh Type
Wire diameter
•Small Mesh 2,50 mm
•Small Mesh 3,00 mm
•Large Mesh 2,50 mm
•Large Mesh 3,00 mm
•Super Large Mesh 3,00 mm
•Super Large Mesh 3,50 mm
Mesh size Length – L1
35 mm 43 mm
45 mm 70 mm
75 mm 100 mm
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Characteristics of the KikkoNet
- Long life (4-5 times more than traditional material). NS 9415
- Reduced biofouling
- No need to remove cage from water for a long time
- Low maintenance cost
- Less flexible than other material, hence less stress and more
oxigenation for the fish
- Resistant to virtually any predator
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• Hard, smooth and tough surface that resists marine fouling thanks to the monofilament
• Frequency of cleaning cycles greately reduced
• Optimized water flow allows for maximum oxygen supply to fish
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Biofouling and KikkoNet
The KikkoNet is easily cleaned, inspected and maintained while in the water
(no anti-fouling used).
KikkoNet installations
on Floating Cages in Norway
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KikkoNet installations
on Submersible Cages in Panama
Unique and customised net solutions for
specialised containment systems for marine
aquaculture, ideal for submersible cages in
offshore open sea conditions.
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KikkoNet installations on Submersible
Cages in Sweden
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Net pen engineering and design
Data Input (usually provided by Costumer)
1. Mesh type
2. Waterline Top Circumference /Diameter (if circular) or sides (if square)
3. Tapering rate
4. Side wall height
5. Net base shape and dimensions
6. Jump net height
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Net pen engineering and design
Design 1 – Overview of the final product
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Net pen engineering and design
Design 2 – Assembling method of the lateral net
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Net pen engineering and design
Design 3 – Construction method of the net base
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Special net panels
…to KikkoNet design
drawing proposal.
From system developer input…
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Testing and Certification
KikkoNet has very high durability, strength and other escape prevention properties:
It is certified under NS 9415:2009 to stay in the sea for up to 14 years.
EcoNet = KikkoNet
“EcoNet” is the brand name
given to KikkoNet by our
Distributor
Akva Group ASA
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Thank You for Your Attention!
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