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  • Ecuador takes national approach to fight marine biofouling

    Ecuador takes national approach to fight marine biofouling Maritime officials in Ecuador have reached an agreement concerning a national information network aimed […] The post Ecuador takes national approach to fight marine biofouling appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Op-Ed: Biofouling—A challenge the industry can’t ignore

    Op-Ed: Biofouling—A challenge the industry can’t ignore By Nick Cowley, president of Cathelco The relationship between biofouling management and the maritime industry is a complicated one. Despite the proven benefits of limiting biofouling growth—including emissions reduction, protection of ecosystems, and improved vessel performance—it remains an overlooked solution for shipowners. The 83rd session of the International…

  • Port of Auckland nears completion of in-port biofouling solution

    Port of Auckland nears completion of in-port biofouling solution New Zealand’s Port of Auckland is inching closer to wrapping up the development of […] The post Port of Auckland nears completion of in-port biofouling solution appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Barnacle biofouling can hurt decarbonization efforts of global shipping fleet, new study shows

    Barnacle biofouling can hurt decarbonization efforts of global shipping fleet, new study shows High levels of barnacle biofouling on underwater hulls across the global shipping fleet can significantly drag down decarbonization efforts and increase fuel costs, a new study found. The post Barnacle biofouling can hurt decarbonization efforts of global shipping fleet, new study shows…

  • Danish Shipping unveils policy on biofouling management

    Danish Shipping unveils policy on biofouling management Trade and employers’ association Danish Shipping has adopted a new policy on biofouling management, recommending its members to follow International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines, which are currently not mandatory. The post Danish Shipping unveils policy on biofouling management appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go to offshore…