ReefMaker Equipment
Fish Aggregating Device Buoys
Okabe composite/fiberglass FAD buoys about 15 feet tall, anchored by 10-16 ton concrete anchors, with GPS tracking, solar lighting and radar reflection.
Description
ReefMaker supplies and deploys Fish Aggregating Devices using proprietary Okabe FAD designs through a partnership with Okabe Co. LTD of Japan. The corrosion-resistant composite and fiberglass buoys attract pelagic species such as Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Marlin and Tuna.
Key features
- Buoys typically around 15 feet tall
- Concrete anchors often 10 to 16 tons, with synthetic fiber rope moorings
- Optional GPS tracking reporting location every 12 hours
- Coast Guard-approved solar lighting and radar reflection
- A 2020 deployment was designed for a 7-year service life; eight units deployed in 2025 for 5 years
Applications
Pelagic fisheries enhancement and fisheries research platforms.
Specifications
| Height | approx. 15 ft |
|---|---|
| Anchor weight | 10-16 t (concrete) |
| Mooring | synthetic fiber rope |
| GPS reporting interval | 12 h |
| Material | composite and fiberglass |
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