Antifouling Tips Articles

Sailing the open waters can be a liberating experience, but the battle against the elements extends beyond just navigating the waves. Biofouling, the accumulation of organisms on submerged surfaces, can wreak havoc on boats, affecting their performance and longevity...

The world's oceans are not only vast bodies of water but also intricate ecosystems teeming with life, from the algae and smallest, microscopic organisms, to apex predators like sharks and every crustacean, fish, plant and mammal in between. However, the impacts of...

Biofouling is a natural process that occurs when marine organisms attach themselves to surfaces that are submerged in the water, such as boat hulls. Whilst the diverse marine life is fascinating, these organisms can cause significant problems for boat owners who spend...

As a boat owner, you're probably familiar with antifouling coatings, which help protect your boat's hull from growth and marine fouling. While traditional antifouling methods (paint coatings) have been around for decades, ultrasonic antifouling is a newer technology...

The earliest attempts at antifouling  Ships have played a huge part in shaping the history of our modern world, being involved in trading, exploration and migration and warfare as far back into the history books as you can go. The problem of marine biofouling is not a...

Why is antifouling important? How does ultrasonic antifouling work? Ultrasonic antifouling uses ultrasonic transducers that are attached to the inside of the boat's outer hull. These transducers produce ultrasonic sound waves at a frequency higher than the human ear...

Reapplying antifouling paint on an annual basis is the bane of every boat owner's existence but is there a quicker and easier option for you that still helps to prevent barnacles and other marine fouling from attaching to your hull? Let's have a look at the work...

Antifoul paint as the name suggests prevents marine fouling, but what exactly is marine fouling and how does it affect your boat? What is marine fouling? Marine fouling is the build up of marine growth on the areas of your boat that are in the water, preventing this...

Boat ownership can be a year of two halves and over the winter your boat may be standing out of water or potentially sat idle for long periods of time. Either way it is essential to maintain your boat to prepare it for whatever it may face over the winter period and,...

What is cybutryne? Cybutryne (CAS No. 28159-98-0) is a biocide, xenobiotic and environmental contaminant. Its role as a biocide has seen it used as an ingredient in anti fouling systems on ships, floating platforms, FSUs and FSPOs. Why is cybutryne banned? In 2019, it...