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Tech Talk: Managing Ship Biofouling During Layups due to COVID-19

Source: Geoffrey Swain - MarineLink

Original Date Posted: 5/26/2020

Biofouling control measures for ships are usually selected to match their operational profiles, and so what happens when constant service ships become idle for prolonged periods or operate at slower service speeds? Will they become vulnerable to fouling, and what measures can be taken to reduce the risk? These questions can best be answered by understanding the biology of the waters in which the vessels are located, the ecology of the different immersed parts of the ship, the biofouling control methods that have been applied or in use, the methods available to remove fouling, and the long term costs and implications associated with biofouling.

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