Tag: biofouling

A new study, conducted by an independent marine coatings consultancy and published by I-Tech, reveals the widespread issue of barnacle biofouling on the global shipping fleet, with serious implications for decarbonisation efforts, thus highlighting the importance of antifouling. 

Britannia P&I Club has issued guidance regarding the operational, environmental, and legal implications of hull fouling on ships.

A global task force made up of partner countries and organizations of the GloFouling Partnerships Project is laying the groundwork for a follow-up initiative to address biofouling, which continues to be a major threat to ocean health. 

The Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC) has issued a publication on the role of advanced coatings in reducing emissions and improving vessel efficiency without requiring major structural modifications.

BIMCO informs that the IMO’s Pollution Prevention and Response Sub-Committee has finalized guidance on in-water cleaning of ships' biofouling, aligning with the 2023 Biofouling Guidelines. 

Researchers at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden developed a model for estimating the speed and extent of biofilm growth. 

Danish Shipping adopted policy on Biofouling Management per IMO guidelines aiming to protect marine ecosystems and biodiversity at seas.

Nine major suppliers of biocides in the marine antifouling coatings sector have come together to highlight the critical role of marine biocides in preventing biofouling on ship hulls.

Hapag-Lloyd succeeded in reducing both emissions and operational costs through implementing Shipshave’s ITCH solution, as documented by DNV.

New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will introduce the Biosecurity Pre-Arrival Report (PAR) for all commercial vessels calling in New Zealand starting 31 October 2024.