DSM Dyneema has announced a three-year partnership with Open Ocean Systems Inc (OOSI) for joint development of innovative technologies for offshore fish farming.

Open Ocean Systems, a new venture, is developing a total system that will leverage the trend towards moving aquaculture operations further offshore. OOSI, based in New Brunswick, Canada, chose to work with DSM Dyneema because its ultra-strong, lightweight Dyneema fibre offers great potential for designing new cages for an open ocean environment.
Dyneema is an ultra-strong polyethylene fibre that offers maximum strength combined with minimum weight. It is up to 15 times stronger than quality steel and up to 40 per cent stronger than aramid fibres, both on weight for weight basis. Dyneema floats on water and is extremely durable and resistant to moisture, UV light and chemicals.
Andrew Storey, president of Open Ocean Systems, said, “We are very pleased to have the collaboration of DSM Dyneema in this project, which we believe will make offshore fish farming not just practical but also profitable. Dyneema fibre will play a critical role in our total aquaculture solution. This innovative material offers buoyancy, exceptional strength and proven resistance to damage from biting and wear that will be essential to the success of our patent pending cage system.”