This research explores the impact of mooring line failures on the structural integrity of Norwegian fish farms, a critical concern as aquaculture expands into more exposed locations. Utilizing numerical simulations with the FhSim program, the study analyzes how breakages in mooring lines affect tension distribution and buoy displacement in both single-cage and multi-cage systems under various current conditions. The findings suggest that while a single breakage might not cause immediate collapse under normal currents, it increases the risk of structural failure and fish escape in harsher conditions.

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Cheng, Hui, Lin Li, Muk Chen Ong, Karl Gunnar Aarsæther, and Jaesub Sim. “Effects of Mooring Line Breakage on Dynamic Responses of Grid Moored Fish Farms under Pure Current Conditions.” Ocean Engineering 237 (October 1, 2021): 109638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2021.109638.