Aquaculture Buyer Checklist
Every failed aquaculture project we have audited skipped at least three items on this list. Print it, tick it, then request quotes.
Site & permits
Land title, environmental permit, water abstraction license, discharge permit, zoning, road and grid access, biosecurity distance from other farms.
Water & climate
12-month water analysis, temperature profile, salinity variability, flood/drought history, source security.
Capex & opex model
Full capex including civils, equipment, freight, install, commissioning, training, spares, contingency (≥ 10%). Opex including feed, energy, labor, mortality allowance, insurance.
Supplier due diligence
Reference sites in similar climate, financial health, spare-parts logistics, warranty terms, local service partner.
Financing & offtake
Equity / debt / lease structure locked, offtake agreements or price hedge documented, working capital line sized to 12 months of opex.