Traceable Environmental Rope – NS 9415 approved anchoring and mooring rope
Selstad launches NS 9415-approved anchoring and mooring rope
Developed in collaboration with Brisk Aqua Supply and RePlast – traceability and circularity in practice
Selstad is launching a new NS 9415-approved anchoring and mooring rope for the aquaculture industry. The rope is developed and produced in Norway and combines documented strength and quality with full traceability and circular handling, based on the same principles underpinning the Traceable Environmental Rope concept.
The product is the result of a close and focused collaboration between Selstad, RePlast, and Brisk Aqua Supply, where each party contributes its expertise across the value chain.
Collaboration from concept to finished solution
The initiative originated from Brisk Aqua Supply, which identified the market need and contributed to development through close dialogue with customers and partners. Selstad has been responsible for development, production, and formal approval of the rope, while RePlast has contributed by recycling used rope into new plastic granulate. The finished anchoring and mooring rope is supplied to the market through Selstad and Brisk Aqua Supply.
Full traceability – integrated into the rope
The rope is equipped with an integrated identification film running through its entire length, documenting:
Manufacturer
Owner and user
CE documentation and product data
This provides full transparency and verifiability throughout the entire lifecycle, from production and use to return and recycling.
NS 9415 approved – ready for operational use
Approval in accordance with NS 9415 confirms that the rope meets applicable requirements for strength, quality, and documentation for use in anchoring and mooring systems in aquaculture. The solution is suitable for both new installations and upgrades of existing facilities.
Circular value chain – less plastic and lower climate impact
When the rope is taken out of service, it enters an established return scheme. The material is recycled by RePlast into new granulate, which is then used by Selstad in the production of new ropes. This establishes a fully Norwegian, closed-loop system with:
Reduced demand for virgin plastic
Less plastic leakage into the environment
Documented environmental and climate benefits
An important step for Norwegian aquaculture
The launch marks an important step in combining technical quality, traceability, and sustainability in critical infrastructure for the aquaculture industry.