The following article is authored by Dr. Sasha Heriot , Product Development Business Manager, Cathelco. It takes you on a deep dive into the topic of marine biofouling and presents effective ways of reducing and combating this phenomenon.

Ship owners are under pressure to decarbonise. With alternative fuels in short supply, energy-saving technologies present immediate opportunities to save fuel, lower emissions and reduce costs. One often overlooked contributor to a ship’s fuel efficiency and total emissions is the impact of biofouling.