Spidercage – integrated farming
for rough conditions
Viewpoint Spidercage is a fish cage that enables offshore fish farming in new sea areas that have not previously been used.
4 Development licences awarded for the design. The estimated value per development licence was in the autumn of 2024 NOK 255m.
The concept has been developed, tested and designed together with Nova Sea and Moss Maritime (basin tests, simulations, FEED and DNV principle approval)
The operational operation of the facility is done in collaboration with Nova Sea, and will be remotely controlled from land, but will be operated according to the current guidelines, with High focus on biology, safety and environmental impact.
Net volume of 150,000m3 with Hs 8, weight of ~3,000t and annual output of 3,120gwt(1). The grid is expected to be upgraded to 220,000m3 with a capacity of over 4,500 gwh after conversion of licences
IP / patent protection
Solid shipyard capabilities globally and thorough pricing completed – Bids from three leading international shipyards have been received and negotiations are ongoing
Turnkey contract with refund guarantee and mobilisation option. Delivery in Q2 2029 assuming Q4 2026 order
- Hs 8 – semi-exposed
- Submerged production
- Integrated operation
- Production Capacity (gwt): 4,500 – 7,000
- Net volume: 150.000 m3
- CapEx (NOK/kg): NOK ~135/kg
- Cash OpEx (NOK/kg): NOK 45/kg
- Density (kg/m3): 25 kg/m3
- Licences: Awarded 4 development licences
- Expected start of operations: 2029
Overview and dimensions
Revolutionizing offshore seafarming, one cage at a time.
Remote operation
Service and maintenance systems
Steel structure protecting construction and fish
Motion compensated fish cage
Energy capture provides energy neutral operations
Energy storage
Long distance to other seafarms reduce the risk of disease/illness
An intelligent state-of-the-art feeding system guaranteeing healthy fish.
10 days feeding capacity
Autonomous system with feed surveying
QHSE – for both humans and fish
Fish welfare – high priority
Walkways inside the main structure reduce risks during maintenance
No moving parts inside the cages – eliminating the risk of ruining the nets
Outer steel barriers protect humans, fish and construction from external forces
QHSE – for both humans and fish
Fish welfare – high priority
Walkways inside the main structure reduce risks during maintenance
No moving parts inside the cages – eliminating the risk of ruining the nets
Outer steel barriers protect humans, fish and construction from external forces
A complete construction which ensures effective production and increased fish welfare
Small and efficient crew working offshore
All equipment needed for production