Background — Circular fish farming pens in a Norwegian fjord, aerial view. Netting visible below the water surface, feed barge alongside. Calm water, mountain backdrop.
FISHING SYSTEMS

Aquaculture

Cage netting, mooring systems, and service ropes for fish farming operations in coastal and offshore environments.

Overview

Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing food production sectors in the world — and it depends on netting and rope systems that perform reliably in harsh marine environments, often for years without replacement.

WireCo, through Euronete and Lankhorst Ropes, supplies cage netting, pen mooring ropes, and service lines designed specifically for fish farming operations. Our products address the critical challenges of biofouling, predator damage, and extreme weather while meeting the fish welfare standards that modern aquaculture demands.

From fjord-based salmon farming to exposed offshore installations, WireCo's aquaculture range is engineered for the specific conditions and regulatory requirements of each region.

Supporting visual — Close-up of aquaculture cage netting below the waterline, fish visible through mesh. Clean, well-maintained installation showing net tensioning and frame attachment.

Key Challenges in Aquaculture

The problems WireCo products are engineered to solve.

Biofouling & Net Clogging
Marine growth on cage netting restricts water flow, reduces oxygen levels, and increases structural load on the pen system. Biofouling requires frequent net cleaning or replacement — a major operational cost.
Predator Damage
Seals, sea lions, sharks, and other predators attack cage netting to reach fish stock. A single predator breach can result in significant fish escape and financial loss.
Extreme Weather Exposure
Aquaculture pens in exposed coastal and offshore locations face storm surges, high currents, and wave action that can damage or destroy pen structures and mooring systems.
Fish Welfare Standards
Regulatory and certification bodies require netting that maintains safe mesh openings, adequate water flow, and smooth surfaces that won't injure fish. Non-compliant netting can jeopardize certifications.

How WireCo Delivers

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Anti-Fouling & Low-Maintenance Netting

Euronete's knotless netting for aquaculture uses materials and surface treatments that reduce biofouling adhesion, extending the interval between net cleaning cycles. Smoother surfaces also improve water flow through the pen and reduce the risk of fish abrasion injuries.

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Predator-Resistant Net Systems

Our aquaculture netting includes high-strength, predator-resistant configurations that withstand seal and shark attacks. Combined with proper tensioning and Lankhorst LankoForce mooring ropes that maintain pen geometry in strong currents, these systems protect fish stock and reduce escape incidents.

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Engineered for Exposed Locations

Lankhorst LankoMoor mooring ropes are designed for the dynamic loads of exposed aquaculture sites — absorbing wave and current energy while maintaining pen position and structural integrity. Our ropes are used in some of the most demanding aquaculture environments in Norway, Scotland, and Chile.

Products for Aquaculture

Explore the specific products WireCo manufactures for aquaculture applications.

Product — Euronete knotless netting panel, smooth mesh surface for fish welfare
Euronete Knotless Netting
NETTING & TWINES

Smooth knotless cage netting for salmon and marine fish farming.

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Product — Lankhorst LankoForce rope, high-performance synthetic construction
Lankhorst LankoForce
SYNTHETIC FIBRE ROPES

High-strength synthetic rope for aquaculture mooring and grid systems.

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Product — Lankhorst LankoMoor rope, mooring application
Lankhorst LankoMoor
SYNTHETIC FIBRE ROPES

Mooring rope for aquaculture pens in exposed coastal locations.

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Brands Serving Aquaculture

Euronete
Cage netting and twines for fish farming operations worldwide.
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Lankhorst Ropes
Synthetic mooring and service ropes for aquaculture pen systems.
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