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/ BIOFOULING MANAGEMENT

Leading the way in biofouling management.

Lower emissions, lower fuel costs, and full regulatory compliance. It all starts with a clean hull — and a plan.

/ WHAT IS BIOFOULING

Growth on the hull costs you fuel, money and emissions.

Biofouling — the accumulation of marine organisms on a vessel's hull and niche areas — increases drag, raises fuel consumption, and drives up CO₂ emissions. It also carries invasive species across regions, a growing regulatory concern worldwide.

Proactive management — regular inspection, timely cleaning, and proper documentation — keeps your vessels efficient and compliant, while protecting marine ecosystems.

/ THE THREE PILLARS

A biofouling management plan, done right.

01

Inspect

Regular ROV inspection of the full hull and niche areas, so you always know the condition of your fouling and coating.

02

Clean

Gentle, fully remote hull and propeller cleaning when needed — during a normal port call, with no divers in the water.

03

Document

Every action recorded in our Digital Cleaning Log, giving you the evidence needed for compliance and performance.

Compliance documentation
/ REGULATION

Compliance, documented.

The IMO Biofouling Guidelines and a growing set of regional rules — from Australia and New Zealand to California — increasingly require evidence of biofouling management. Our Digital Cleaning Log gives you the auditable record of inspection and cleaning that regulators expect.

IMO 2023 Biofouling Guidelines set the global baseline for managing biofouling on ships.
Regional rules (Australia, New Zealand, California and others) increasingly require proof of management.
A Biofouling Management Plan and Record Book, kept up to date, is becoming standard practice.

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