Naval Architect

My fish-farming venture is moving offshore and needs a set of robust floating cages engineered for year-round operation. The primary objective is structural stability: every element—pontoon buoyancy, mooring layout, frame connections, net tension—must keep the stock safe during storms and heavy swell while remaining practical to deploy and inspect.

I will provide the intended site coordinates, wave and current data, stocking density targets, and local class-society guidelines. From you I need a complete cage concept, supported by strength calculations (FEA or equivalent), hydrostatic checks, and a concise build specification that fabricators can follow.

Deliverables
• General arrangement drawings (DWG/PDF)
• Structural analysis report with load cases clearly documented
• Bill of materials with suggested grades/alloys and protective coatings
• Assembly and maintenance notes tailored to on-water crews

Acceptance criteria
The design must:
1. Withstand the 50-year storm load recorded for the site without exceeding allowable stresses.
2. Maintain positive freeboard under full biomass and equipment weight.
3. Be modular so damaged components can be swapped at sea within a standard work shift.

Preferred tools: Rhino/Orca3D, SolidWorks, or equivalent naval-architecture software, but I’m open as long as the outputs are precise and editable.

Timeline and milestones are flexible; quality and clarity come first. Looking forward to shaping a stable, scalable platform for sustainable aquaculture together.