Environmental aspects of designing multi-purpose offshore platforms in the scope of the FP7 TROPOS Project

Lu, Shiau–Yun; Yu, Junhua; Wesnigk, J.; Delory, Eric; Quevedo, Eduardo; Hernández, José Manuel Ramírez; Llinás, O.; Golmen, L.; Papandroulakis, Nikos; Anastasiadis, P

doi:10.1109/oceans-taipei.2014.6964306

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“…less negative impact on the environment; Lu et al 2014). Moving offshore, however, also goes along with a major challenge, namely the suitable technology.…”

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“…The advantages of offshore aquaculture compared to coastal aquaculture include, e.g., fewer restrictions (environmental, geographical, political), less competition for space with other activities (Ryan 2004), and better environmental conditions which result in improved fish growth, more efficient feed conversion, and a lower risk for pathogen infection (Ryan et al 2007). Additionally, moving from protected areas of restricted water circulation to more exposed sea conditions allows farms with higher production capacity without increasing environmental impacts (Lu et al 2014). However, moving offshore involves some major challenges, among others, high costs for the required infrastructure and transportation, more difficult access to services, supply and markets, and the need to adapt methodologies and procedures to offshore conditions.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The global population is growing and the demand for food and energy is steadily increasing. Coastal space all over the world becomes increasingly limited and near-shore resources are often already heavily exploited. The use of offshore regions may provide new opportunities, but also involves major challenges such as the development of designs and technologies suitable for offshore condition. The floating TROPOS 'Green & Blue' modular multi-use platform concept introduced in this chapter is especially designed for offshore conditions and provides solutions for the problems and obstacles involved in "moving offshore". The Green & Blue platform concept integrates fish and algae aquaculture with a wind farm. The floating multi-use approach allows for platform operation in deep waters and the promotion of synergies such as joint logistics, shared infrastructure and services, thereby making the use of offshore resources viable and profitable.

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“…less negative impact on the environment; Lu et al 2014). Moving offshore, however, also goes along with a major challenge, namely the suitable technology.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Moving Offshorementioning

confidence: 99%