Ocean dynamics & site modelling
Make informed aquaculture decisions with current and wave measurements and assessments, metocean reports, and environmental site modelling.
Ocean dynamics & site modelling
Challenges in ocean dynamics for aquaculture
Understanding environmental conditions such as currents and waves is critical for sea-based aquaculture site planning, infrastructure design, and risk mitigation. Robust modelling supports both operational safety and environmental performance.
How our ocean dynamics services support you
DNV offers hydrodynamic services including current and wave measurement and analysis, metocean and site survey reports, and numerical modelling to support safe and optimal aquaculture operations.
Our ocean dynamics services include:
- Site report and modelling: Assessment and modelling of environmental conditions, including currents, waves, ice, water quality (salinity, N, P), and seabed characteristics, to evaluate site suitability and support safe, reliable farm design.
- Environmental modelling: Assessing and documenting the environmental suitability of new or expanded aquaculture operations through advanced modelling techniques, including:
- Dispersion modelling: Evaluating how uneaten feed and waste materials may disperse and impact surrounding environments, such as spawning grounds or coral reefs.
- AZE (Allowable Zone of Effect) modelling: Assessing environmental impacts to support compliance with standards like the ASC.
- Climate impact modelling: Analysing long-term site suitability under various climate change scenarios.
- Biosecurity modelling: Simulating the potential spread of diseases to support risk mitigation.
- Technology readiness assessments: Modelling site conditions to evaluate suitability for emerging technologies such as closed and semi-closed containment systems.
Trusted experts in aquaculture
With extensive independent expertise in marine operations, DNV supports aquaculture stakeholders – from designers and shipyards to entrepreneurs and farmers – through every stage.
Our expertise in ocean dynamics and environmental modelling provides the data and insights needed to site, design, and operate aquaculture infrastructure safely and efficiently. We help you gain technology approval, meet regulatory requirements, and optimize operational performance.
Benefits of our ocean dynamics services
- Improved site selection and infrastructure planning
- Reduced risk of weather-related damage
- Support for environmental permitting and impact assessment
- Optimized production through better design inputs
Resources to strengthen your ocean modelling and site planning
Explore how DNV supports aquaculture operators with data-driven insights, metocean modelling, and environmental assessments - enabling safer, more sustainable operations.
Aquaculture going offshore
Learn how offshore aquaculture innovation relies on accurate current and wave modelling to ensure system reliability and compliance.
DNV assumes full ownership of Ocean Ecology following Åkerblå acquisition
DNV has become the sole owner of Ocean Ecology, solidifying its position in the aquaculture and biodiversity sector. This follows DNV’s earlier acquisition of Åkerblå, the previous majority shareholder of Ocean Ecology.
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